Question:
Are there opinions that permit adults to do a puzzle on shabbos and what is the accepted minhag?
Answer:
The accepted minhag is not to make puzzles on Shabbos. This is the opinion of most poskim, although there are opinions that it is permitted, most poskim don't permit it.
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Sources:
Ohr L'ztion 2-42(6) is lenient, However Yesodei Yisurun 2-pg. 52, Shmiras Shabbos Khichoso 16 ftnt.67, Shulchan Shlomo 340-13b,Shvus Yitzchok 1 g, 27, Tiltulei Shabbos pg. 25. ftnt 24, Nishmas Shabbos 340- 108,109,110,Shamlei Nissan- Dinei Kosaiv -1-2.