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How to play Crossword
Crossword gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. Fill every open square so the intersecting Across and Down answers match their clues. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Solve 24 connected 15×15 layouts with 11–20 entries each. Use the original English clues and scroll the board on narrow screens; completed layouts may appear again.
Try a deliberate move
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Make the next step deliberately.
Your goal
Fill every open square so the intersecting Across and Down answers match their clues. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Start with a deliberate move.
Step by step
- Choose a numbered Across or Down clue to highlight its answer.
- Select a square and type a letter, or use the on-screen alphabet.
- Shared letters belong to both crossing answers. Selecting a shared square twice changes direction.
- Use Check entries to review entered letters. Reveal selected supplies one letter and counts as help.
- Complete every open square to solve the puzzle. Dark squares are not filled.
Controls
Select a clue or square. Use your physical keyboard or the on-screen letters, Erase, Check entries and Reveal selected. Scroll within the board on a narrow screen. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
A useful example
For the clue “A book of blank or lined pages for writing”, the answer is NOTEBOOK. It occupies 8 squares, and each crossing uses the same letter. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Verify the rule before continuing.
Watch out for this
Do not fill dark squares. A letter that fits one answer must also fit the crossing clue. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
Common questions
For this browser game, what is the goal of Crossword?
Fill every open square so the intersecting Across and Down answers match their clues.
While reading the Guide, how do I control Crossword?
Select a clue or square. Use your physical keyboard or the on-screen letters, Erase, Check entries and Reveal selected. Scroll within the board on a narrow screen.
Before I begin, what example helps explain Crossword?
Here is the relevant explanation: For the clue “A shape with three sides”, the answer is TRIANGLE. It occupies 8 squares, and each crossing uses the same letter.
For a quick reminder, what should I watch out for in Crossword?
Keep this in mind: Do not fill dark squares. A letter that fits one answer must also fit the crossing clue.
For a quick reminder, what format does Crossword offer?
For clarity: Solve 24 connected 15×15 layouts with 11–20 entries each. Use the original English clues and scroll the board on narrow screens; completed layouts may appear again.
As a new player, which play mode does Crossword use?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
