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A partly completed wooden jigsaw puzzle on a table with irregular laser-cut pieces and a few animal-shaped whimsy pieces scattered nearby

How to Solve a Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle: Strategies for Whimsy Pieces and No Straight Edges

Wooden puzzles break the usual cardboard rules: irregular edges, whimsy pieces and no grid. Strategies for sorting, starting and finishing — and how to look after the pieces.

Sep 8, 2026 · 3 min read