How to Play Crossword

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How to play Crossword

Try Crossword at your own pace and keep its objective in view. Fill every open square so the intersecting Across and Down answers match their clues. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Keep the instructions close while learning this activity. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.

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.

A careful first round

Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Use the example to check your reasoning.

Your goal

Fill every open square so the intersecting Across and Down answers match their clues. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Notice how the game responds to your input.

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. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.

A useful example

For the clue “A shape with three sides”, the answer is TRIANGLE. It occupies 8 squares, and each crossing uses the same letter. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Read the matching step again.

Watch out for this

Do not fill dark squares. A letter that fits one answer must also fit the crossing clue. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.

Common questions

For my first round, 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.

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.

On this playing page, what example helps explain Crossword?

The key detail is this: For the clue “A very high natural elevation of land”, the answer is MOUNTAIN. It occupies 8 squares, and each crossing uses the same letter.

Before I begin, 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 a quick reminder, 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.

For a quick reminder, which play mode does Crossword use?

Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.