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How to play Crossword
Make Crossword your next activity in the game library. Fill every open square so the intersecting Across and Down answers match their clues. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Check the rule that explains your first action. 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.
Read before acting
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Refer to the controls when needed.
Your goal
Fill every open square so the intersecting Across and Down answers match their clues. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
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. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.
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. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Look for the relevant detail.
Watch out for this
Do not fill dark squares. A letter that fits one answer must also fit the crossing clue. Check the rule before repeating the action. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Common questions
For my first round, what is the goal of Crossword?
The key detail is this: Fill every open square so the intersecting Across and Down answers match their clues.
For this browser game, 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.
For a quick reminder, what example helps explain Crossword?
Keep this in mind: For “The planet on which we live” with five squares, enter EARTH. Any crossing answer must use the same letter at the shared square.
For this browser game, what should I watch out for in Crossword?
For clarity: Do not fill dark squares. A letter that fits one answer must also fit the crossing clue.
For my first round, what format does Crossword offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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.
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.
