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PUZ File - What is a .puz file and how do I open it?
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What is a PUZ file? Electronic crossword puzzle that can be played or printed using Across Lite software; contains a single puzzle that can be filled out by the user.
More Information PUZ files are provided by the New York Times and other publications. These files are typically made available as free downloads to premium subscribers. Daily crossword puzzles often have dated filenames, such as " apr0911-4.puz ." NOTE: Since PUZ files are saved in a proprietary format, they can only be opened with Across Lite, which is available as a free download.
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.PUZ File Extension
2 file types use the .puz file extension.
Across Lite Crossword Puzzle
| Developer | Literate Software |
| Popularity |
2.5 | 10 Votes |
What is a PUZ file?
Electronic crossword puzzle that can be played or printed using Across Lite software; contains a single puzzle that can be filled out by the user.
More Information
PUZ files are provided by the New York Times and other publications. These files are typically made available as free downloads to premium subscribers. Daily crossword puzzles often have dated filenames, such as " apr0911-4.puz ."
NOTE: Since PUZ files are saved in a proprietary format, they can only be opened with Across Lite, which is available as a free download.
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Literate Software Across Lite
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Literate Software Across Lite
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Category: Game Files
Updated: April 11, 2011
Packed Publisher File
| Developer | Microsoft |
| Popularity |
2.0 | 3 Votes |
Compressed publication created by Microsoft Publisher's Pack and Go Wizard; shrinks a standard Publisher document, making it easier to tranfer to other computers.
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PUZ files can be expanded and opened using Unpack (Unpack.exe), which is included with Microsoft Publisher.
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Category: Compressed Files
Updated: June 16, 2009