Crossword

Crossword puzzles are the world's most popular word game, invented by Arthur Wynne in 1913. Play crossword online free in your browser and challenge yourself with themed grids ranging from Mini to Large size. Each puzzle tests vocabulary, trivia, and lateral thinking as you fill interlocking Across and Down entries — a satisfying mental workout beloved by millions.

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How to Play

Click any cell and type a letter to fill it in; click the same cell again to toggle between the Across and Down direction. Use the Clue Navigator buttons to jump instantly to the next or previous unanswered clue. The Check button highlights incorrect letters in red, and Reveal Letter or Reveal Word shows you the answer when you are truly stuck.

Tips & Strategies

• •Tackle fill-in-the-blank clues first (e.g. ___ of the century) — they almost always have obvious answers that hand you crossing letters for free.
• •A question mark at the end of a clue means wordplay or a pun is involved — think laterally, not literally.
• •Once you have two or three crossing letters, read both the Across and Down clues for that intersection — one of them will suddenly become obvious.
• •Save the Check button for sections you feel uncertain about rather than using it after every word, so you maintain the challenge.
• •On Hard difficulty, common crossword answers like ERA, ORE, ALE, and ARIA appear constantly — recognising these staple entries saves precious time.

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