Crossword

Play Crossword free online. Fresh mini crosswords every game, with friendly clues.

Solve a newly generated crossword each game. Tap a square to pick a clue, type the answers, and use Check or Reveal when you’re stuck. Your puzzle saves automatically so you can finish it later.

  • Category: Word
  • Difficulty: medium
  • Players: 1 player
  • Typical game: about 10 minutes
  • Works on: desktop, phones and tablets

How to play Crossword

Objective: Fill in every answer to complete the crossword.

  1. Tap a square to select it. The highlighted clue shows above the grid.
  2. Tap the same square again to switch between Across and Down.
  3. Type letters to fill the answer; the cursor moves along the word.
  4. Check marks wrong letters. Reveal letter or Reveal word fills them in.
  5. Your progress is saved automatically — come back any time.

Scoring

100 points per answer, minus 30 for each revealed letter and 10 for each check.

Difficulty levels

Easy: about 7 words on a 9×9 grid. Normal: about 10 words on 11×11. Hard: about 14 words on 13×13.

Tips

  • Start with the short answers.
  • Crossing letters give you free hints for other clues.

Controls

Keyboard

  • Type letters
  • Arrow keys to move, Enter for the next clue, Backspace to delete

Mouse

  • Click a square to select it; click again to switch Across/Down
  • Click a clue to jump to it

Touch

  • Tap a square, then use the on-screen keyboard

Crossword achievements

  • Grid Filled – Complete a crossword.
  • Unaided – Complete a crossword without revealing any letters.
  • Big Grid – Complete a Hard crossword.

Frequently asked questions

Is Crossword free to play?

Yes. Crossword is completely free on GamesPlayLand, with no download, no sign-up and no purchases.

How do you play Crossword?

Fill in every answer to complete the crossword. Tap a square to select it. The highlighted clue shows above the grid. Tap the same square again to switch between Across and Down.

Can I play Crossword on my phone?

Yes. Crossword works in mobile browsers on phones and tablets. Tap a square, then use the on-screen keyboard.

Does Crossword save my high score?

Yes. Your personal best, statistics and achievements for Crossword are saved in your browser automatically.

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