Need Gift Points?
There are a few ways to get them:
Finish the whole puzzle! After completing it, email me to receive 500 Gift Points!
         Note: You can only get a gift point prize once every week
         If you get stumped, email me and let me know. The point is to get you to look at the items, not to made your head spin!

The new Participation Points Program.
         The more you do, the more you earn. Participation Points are earned by rating, reviewing, and other actions. The more points you get, the more rewards you earn. You will receive more information about this (and a link to the survey) with your Gift Points upon completing the puzzle.
For details on current point and reward levels, look here: "PlugWord Points"  [E]

Refer someone else to the puzzle! Get somebody to complete the puzzle and/or put a plug on the puzzle. For each person you refer to the puzzle, you will receive 500 Gift Points!
         Note: You will only get these points if the individual mentions your name (preferably by a link) AND has NOT had past dealings with PlugWord

Looking for something to read?
Go ahead -- search the links contained in the clues.


Want some exposure for an item or individual?
Submit "PlugWord Clue Submission"  to see your item (or a link to your portfolio) on the puzzle. The guidelines for submission are listed on the submission form.
Things for you to keep in mind:
Each item/portfolio will be plugged in the puzzle for at least two weeks, but no longer than a month.
This crossword puzzle is sponsored, creating more traffic for all plugged items in the puzzle.
In a review of this, kellee states "really cool idea!! it makes the person check out places they normally wouldn't go"
Many other people have said similar things.

Want to know where those gift points will be used?
90% of the Gift Point profit or 25% of the total amount brought in (whichever is greater) will be donated at the end of the month to that month's charity of choice.
To see the current totals and past donations, view "PlugWord Points" 



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