47 Times Puzzles Made Us Laugh Out Loud Unexpectedly

Welcome, puzzle enthusiasts and humor lovers alike! Get ready to tickle your funny bone, work the old thinking cap, and have your sides in splits as we navigate the hilarious labyrinth of puzzle-themed humor. By the time you’re done, your jigsaw-loving mind will be in a burst of laughter and you’ll never look at Rubik’s cubes the same way again!

We’ve combed the gridlines of every sudoku puzzle, sifted the sands of crossword beaches and even ventured into the deeper valleys of the Rubik’s world to compile this guffaw-inducing list of 47 puzzle puns and jokes. They are sure to add a dash of humor to your puzzle solving, taking the edge off the toughest riddles. Buckle up and prepare for a joyride through this hilarious jumble of puzzle-based humor. Trust us, you’ll be piecing together pieces of laughter for days to come!

  • Did you hear about the death of the person who invented the jigsaw puzzle? No. That sounds sad. May he rest in pieces.
  • A husband walked through their front door and he saw his wife sitting at the kitchen table in tears. He asked, “What’s wrong babe? ”She said while still crying, “I’ve spent the whole day trying to solve this puzzle and I still haven’t made any progress. It’s supposed to resemble a tiger. ”The husband takes one look at the box and tells his wife, “Honey, how about you put the frosted flakes back in the box. ”
  • Why was the crossword puzzle so tired? It worked itself to the grid.
  • In order to pass time while recovering at the hospital, a patient indulged himself in solving crossword puzzles. One day he tells the doctor, “There’s a word in this crossword puzzle that I can’t seem to get. Can you please assist me? It’s a seven-letter word and there are three u’s in it”Bemused, the doctor replies, “I honestly don’t know that one, but it must be a very unusual word. ”
  • Why was the puzzle piece tired? It had a long day at the grind.
  • Bartender: You seem so happy. Celebrating something? Woman: Actually, yes. I just finished a very daunting puzzle. Bartender: Oh really? Woman: (excitedly)Yeah! And the best part of it, I did it only in six monthsBartender: Six months? That sounds like a lot of time to finish a puzzle. Woman: Not at all. On the box it said 2-4 years. If only someone could help me piece it together.
  • Why don’t jigsaw puzzles ever go out on a date alone? They always go out in pieces!
  • What does an advancing puzzle say? Progress in pieces!
  • People who are working on word puzzles should not be interrupted until it’s finished. Interrupting them might result in some cross words.
  • I wrote a song about a torturous puzzle, it’s too catchy. Now I can’t get it out of my mind.
  • A man was casually reading a newspaper before he asked his wife, “There’s this crossword puzzle I’m trying to solve. Can you help me out? ”Wife: Sure. Is there a clue? Husband: Yes. A Postman’s bagWife: How many letters? Husband: Loads of them
  • Why did the puzzle thread get deleted off the forum? It had too many cross words.
  • What genre of music do puzzles love the most? Pop, because it’s always got catchy hooks.
  • Why do jigsaw puzzles never go thirsty? Because they always have the bottle (bottom) wet.
  • Son: Dad, I’m trying to solve this anime puzzle. Dad: Oh yeah. How many puzzle pieces do you need? Son: One Piece.
  • Math puzzles are hard, and sometimes it’s not as straightforward of a decision to make. For instance, if the puzzle infringes on your civil liberties then should you complain? That would just cause more problems. It’s better to sue-doku.
  • I met the inventor of the crossword puzzle. I can’t remember his name, it’s P something T something R.
  • Why did the puzzle piece break up with his girlfriend? He caught her in another puzzle.
  • I once tried to eat a mechanical puzzle. I was left with a strange metal taste.
  • There was a piece of a jigsaw in my room that I found and I have no clue where it came from. It’s becoming more of a puzzle now.
  • Cyclops: Honey. I’m trying to solve this crossword puzzle and I think the answer for this one is “Hawaii” but I don’t really know how to spell it. Can you help me out? ”Cyclop’s wife: Well, I think you need two ‘i’s for that one. ”
  • There’s nothing greater than a completed jigsaw puzzle. It’s just so piece-ful.
  • Random guy: Nice costume. What are you? A jigsaw piece? Me: Yes. Random guy: And what are you doing outside here? The costume party is inside the house. Me: They refused to let me in. They said I don’t fit in.
  • Why aren’t puzzles ever lonely? Because they always find a piece of company.
  • Do puzzles make good detectives? Well, they always keep their pieces together.
  • One day, a man was traveling on a plane and he was seated next to a clergyman. The clergyman was trying to solve a crossword puzzle and seemed stuck on one word. The man was curious and he took a glance at the puzzle. He saw that the issue was a four-letter word for female and the last three letters were “unt”The man was really eager to assist the clergyman, but he was unwilling to say the answer out loud. Eventually, after contemplating for quite a while, the man tells the clergyman “aunt”. The clergyman thanks the man with a smile on his face before quickly erasing the answer he had written down.
  • Why do sudoku puzzles make terrible decisions? They always play the numbers game.
  • My friend is going crazy after losing a puzzle piece for her 15, 000 piece puzzle. Wait till she finds out that I’m missing 14, 999 pieces.
  • How does a person who has fallen asleep on a jigsaw puzzle wake up? With a puzzled look.
  • My friend, an artist, tried to eat a jigsaw puzzle because he wanted to taste his masterpiece.
  • What food does a crossword puzzle eat? Alphabet soup!
  • Now that I have swallowed a puzzle piece, I can finally discover my inner piece.
  • A hairy puzzle is called a Pubik’s Cube.
  • I don’t see myself ever giving up on my jigsaw puzzle addiction. I’m in it for the long haul, piece by piece.
  • What do puzzles and humans have in common? It often takes a while to figure out where they fit in.
  • Son: The guy at the retail store just sold me a fake number puzzle. Dad: Sounds like you have a pseudo-ku right there
  • When you put the last puzzle piece in its place, it gives a fitting ending.
  • Friend: Jesus can never complete more than half of a crossword puzzleMe: Why is that? Friend: He will get stuck on across.
  • I always like writing puns and jokes about puzzles but I can’t seem to remember the last one I wrote.
  • What do you call a cat that just completed a puzzle? Purrfect.
  • Never argue with a 90-degree angle in a jigsaw puzzle, it’s always right.
  • Did you hear about the new horror film? It’s called “The Missing Puzzle Piece”.
  • Can puzzles really cut wood? Of course. All they need is a jigsaw.
  • I was excited when my daughter asked for a book recommendation. I told her that the perfect one just happened to be in our library! It has romance, drama, mystery, villains, heroes, loss, love, action, betrayal, and puzzles – it’s got everything you could want. She was so excited that she asked me for it. I obliged and gave her a dictionary.
  • My Family: Your obsession about dot to dot puzzles is becoming worrying. Me: There’s nothing to worry about. I know where to draw the line.
  • How do you know if a crossword puzzle is crazy? It makes all the right crosses.
  • Yesterday I got hit on the head with a jigsaw. I’m going to piece the evidence together until I find who it was.

And there you have it – 47 moments where puzzles had us doubled over with laughter! Who knew those tricky little game pieces could offer such chuckle-worthy wisdom? It’s always refreshing to see the lighter side of puzzling and how even when we’re frantically searching for that last piece to complete the picture, humor finds a way to fit right in. Here’s to more brainteasing hilarity and puzzling punchlines in your future!