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How to play Crossword
Bring your attention to one round of Crossword. Fill every open square so the intersecting Across and Down answers match their clues. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Read the objective before making your first input. 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.
Focus on one rule
Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. Refer to the controls when needed.
Your goal
Fill every open square so the intersecting Across and Down answers match their clues. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Keep the controls in easy reach.
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. Use the control method described here for this activity. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.
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. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Choose a deliberate next step.
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. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Common questions
When I return, what is the goal of Crossword?
Fill every open square so the intersecting Across and Down answers match their clues.
As a new player, how do I control Crossword?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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.
What example helps explain Crossword?
The key detail is this: 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 a quick reminder, what should I watch out for in Crossword?
Here is the relevant explanation: Do not fill dark squares. A letter that fits one answer must also fit the crossing clue.
What format does Crossword offer?
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 a quick reminder, 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.
