Did you know you can save your puzzle progress and come back and finish it later?
We have received multiple comments and questions from our community about solvers not being able to save their progress on a puzzle, or wondering how to see what puzzles they have completed. It’s great to be able to save your progress and come back to the puzzle later to finish.
Here’s how to save your puzzle progress:
When you need to take a break from your puzzle and want to come back to finish it later, click on the “hamburger icon” (three horizontal lines) in the upper left menu on any puzzle. In the menu that drops down, you’ll find the “Save” option. Click on Save and viola, you can come back and finish later.
Note: This works the same way on all device browsers, desktop/laptop, tablet and mobile.)
Once you have saved your puzzle and return to the puzzle picker, you will see your saved puzzle, along with the percent Answered. Click or tap on the puzzle to resume play. This same view will also show you which puzzles you have completed within the puzzle category you’re currently in.
Why is you puzzle save not working?
However, we have had some of our solvers ask the question, “Why does the save function not work for me?” The solution to the problem is more informational than an actual fix to a problem. It has to do with “Browser Caching”. Without boring you with the technical details of browser caching, I’ll explain how it relates to saving your game progress.
About Browser Caching
When you visit our site (or any site), a small piece of ‘code’ known as a Cookie is placed within a specific location in your web browser’s ‘site cache’. This cookie carries with it a small amount of information about your visit to a site. The cookie allows the browser to ‘remember’ where you were the last time you stopped by. It identifies your interactions on the website, and uses this information when you return to the site (such as your saved puzzles). This is common across all websites on the internet. It helps to provide you, the user, with convenient and time saving steps when you visit a website.
If you are visiting a site where you do NOT want cookies installed, you can simply launch an ‘incognito’ or ‘private’ browser session. You can search google for instructions on how to access incognito or private browsing for your specific web browser, as each browser (Chrome, Safari, Microsoft Edge, etc) has a different way to turn on or off incognito browsing.
To answer the question…
“Why does the puzzle save function not work for me?” It’s because browser caching is not working for you. The likely cause of not saving cookies is because you may have security software or other cookie blocking tools installed on your PC, or installed within your browser. If you have these security features turned on, you may not be storing our cookies. You can still save your puzzle but, when you close the yourpuzzlesource.com website and return later, your game progress will not have been saved because the cookie was not installed.
Allow cookies in your browser
Chrome – Desktop
Method 1: Using Chrome Settings (Permanent)
- Open Chrome and click the three vertical dots (More) in the top-right corner.
- Select Settings from the dropdown menu.
- On the left sidebar, click Privacy and security.
- Click on Third-party cookies (or “Cookies and other site data” in some versions).
- Scroll down to the Customized behaviors section and find “Sites allowed to use third-party cookies”.
- Click Add and enter
[*.]yourpuzzlesource.comin the text box.- Note: Using
[*.]ensures that all subdomains of the site are also allowed.
- Note: Using
- Click Add to save your changes.
Method 2: Using the Address Bar (Quick Way)
If you are already on the website, you can manage permissions directly:
- Navigate to www.yourpuzzlesource.com.
- Click the lock icon (or “View site information”) to the left of the URL in the address bar.
- Select Cookies and site data.
- Locate the toggle for Third-party cookies and turn it On to allow them for this specific site.
- Reload the page for the settings to take effect.
For more detailed troubleshooting, you can visit the official Google Chrome Help Center.
Chrome on Mobile Devices
To allow cookies for www.yourpuzzlesource.com on Chrome mobile, the steps vary slightly depending on whether you are using an Android or iOS device.
Chrome On Android
You can either allow them temporarily while on the site or add a permanent exception in your settings.
- Quick Temporary Access:
- Open Chrome and go to www.yourpuzzlesource.com.
- Tap the Page Info icon (to the left of the address bar).
- Tap Cookies and site data.
- Turn on the toggle for Third-party cookies.
- Add a Permanent Exception:
- Tap the three dots (More) at the top right > Settings.
- Tap Privacy and security > Third-party cookies.
- Under “Sites allowed to use third-party cookies,” tap + Add site exception.
- Enter
[*.]yourpuzzlesource.comand tap Add.
Chrome On iPhone (iOS)
Chrome on iOS is more restrictive; usually, cookies are enabled by default, but you may need to adjust your device-wide settings.
- In the Chrome App:
- Tap the three dots (bottom right) > Settings.
- Tap Privacy and Security.
- Ensure Third-Party Cookies are set to Allow.
- In iPhone System Settings:
- Go to your iPhone’s Settings app (not Chrome).
- Scroll down and tap Apps > Chrome.
- Toggle on Allow Cross-Website Tracking.
- Note: If you still have trouble, check Settings > Safari > Advanced and ensure Block All Cookies is turned off.
For more help, you can consult the Google Chrome Help Center for Android or the Help Center for iOS.
Note: Due to Apple’s restrictive privacy architecture, granular site-specific exceptions are unavailable. To proceed, users must follow the steps below to disable cross-site tracking protections across the browser environment.
Safari Desktop Browser
Note: There are multiple version of MacOS. The instructions below may differ depending on the version of MacOS and Safari running on your Mac device.
Latest version (Mac OS 26.2 Tahoe)
- Open Safari.
- Select Safari from menu in the upper left of the screen.
- Select Settings.
- Click on the Privacy tab in the top row of icons.
- Uncheck Prevent cross-site tracking.
- Click the Advanced Settings butting in the lower left of the privacy tab window.
- Uncheck Block all cookies under the Privacy section.
- Quit Safari
When you relaunch Safari, you will be able to save your puzzle progress.
Safari Mobile (iOS) Browser
Note: There are multiple version of iOS. The instructions below may differ depending on the version of iOS and Safari running on your Apple device.
Latest version (iOS 26.2)
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Scroll down and tap Apps, then select Safari.
- Under “Privacy & Security”, turn off the toggle for Prevent Cross-Site Tracking.
- Tap Advanced at the bottom.
- Ensure Block All Cookies is turned off.
When you relaunch Safari, you will be able to save your puzzle progress.
Edge Desktop Browser
Allow cookies from all sites (recommended)
By allowing cookies, websites will be able to save and retrieve data on your browser, which can enhance your browsing experience by remembering your preferences and login information.
- Open Edge browser, select Settings and more in the upper right corner of your browser window.
- Select Settings >Privacy, search, and services .
- Select Cookies and enable the toggle Allow sites to save and read cookie data (recommended) to allow all cookies.
Allow only specific website to store cookies, i.e. yourpuzzlesource.com
- Open Edge browser, click the three dots in the upper right corner and select Settings.
- Select Privacy, search, and services .
- Select Cookies and go to Allowed to save cookies.
- Select Add site to allow cookies on a per-site basis by entering the site’s URL: https://yourpuzzlesource.com
When you relaunch Microsoft Edge, you will be able to save your puzzle progress.
Edge Mobile Browser
- Open Edge: Launch the Microsoft Edge app on your phone.
- Access Settings: Tap the three-dot menu (…) icon, usually located at the bottom or top right corner.
- Navigate to Privacy: Select Settings and then Privacy and security.
- Manage Cookies: Tap on Cookies.
- Adjust Settings:
- Ensure that Block third-party cookies is toggled OFF.
- Alternatively, select Don’t block cookies to allow all cookies.
When you relaunch Microsoft Edge, you will be able to save your puzzle progress.
