File Extension Database

Open PUZ File

PUZ extension files are used in two different applications, namely:

Across Lite Crossword Puzzle

In this application, the PUZ files are playable or printable electronic crosswords, via Across Lite software.

In this case, the PUZ file contains a single puzzle that can be completed by the user, and they are classified as game files.

These PUZ files are normally provided by the New York Times among others. These files are usually available as daily free downloads for premium subscribers and their name is identified with the date, for example:

jul2621-1.puz

PUZ files are a proprietary format, therefore they can only be opened with Across Lite, which is available as a free download, meaning manual opening of PUZ files is not recommended.

Packed Publisher

In this case, the PUZ files are a compressed publication created by Microsoft Publisher's Pack and Go.

PUZ is, par excellence, a standard Publisher document, containing multimedia files, text and others, common in a publication, which facilitates transfer to other computers.

PUZ files can be expanded and opened using Unpack (Unpack.exe), which is included with Microsoft Publisher.

To work with a PUZ file, you must ensure its format, and have one of the following software packages:

How Can I Open PUZ File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open PUZ file is to find a PUZ file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a PUZ file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open PUZ file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as PUZ file opener then try to search online for "PUZ viewer", "application to open PUZ file" or "open PUZ file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open PUZ file

How Can I Open PUZ File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a PUZ file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a PUZ file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with PUZ file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as PUZ file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open PUZ file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open PUZ file then try to search for "PUZ viewer", "application to open PUZ file" or "read PUZ file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read PUZ file

How Can I Open PUZ File on Android

If you downloaded a PUZ file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded PUZ file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "PUZ".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "PUZ viewer", "PUZ file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open PUZ File on iPhone or iPad

To open PUZ File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the PUZ file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "PUZ". This way you can find apps which can open PUZ files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "PUZ viewer" or "PUZ file" online in your favorite search engine.

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