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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. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. Look at what changes after your first action.
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.
Review a difficult moment
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Notice the feedback after each input.
Your goal
Fill every open square so the intersecting Across and Down answers match their clues. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Take a moment to understand the current position.
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. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Look at the feedback after the action.
A useful example
For the clue “An insect with two pairs of broad colourful wings”, the answer is BUTTERFLY. It occupies 9 squares, and each crossing uses the same letter. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Notice the change in the playing area.
Watch out for this
Do not fill dark squares. A letter that fits one answer must also fit the crossing clue. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
Common questions
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Crossword?
Here is the relevant explanation: Fill every open square so the intersecting Across and Down answers match their clues.
When I return, 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.
When I return, what example helps explain Crossword?
For the clue “A chart showing days, weeks and months”, the answer is CALENDAR. It occupies 8 squares, and each crossing uses the same letter.
For this browser game, 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.
On this playing page, 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.
For this browser game, 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.