About the Crossword

The Crossword is the timeless word puzzle in which you fill a grid of interlocking across and down answers using the numbered clues. Every letter you write helps with a crossing clue, so the grid gradually solves itself as the answers connect.

How to play

• Pick a clue, read it carefully and type your answer into the grid.
• Use the letters from solved answers to crack the clues that cross them.
• Work back and forth between across and down until the grid is complete.

Solving tips

• Start with the clues you are sure of to build a foothold of crossing letters.
• Mind the length: the number of squares tells you how long the answer must be.
• Use the crossings: a single confirmed letter can turn an impossible clue into an obvious one.
• Come back to tricky clues once more letters are in place.

Why play?

Crosswords are a brilliant way to grow your vocabulary, recall general knowledge and keep your mind active — a satisfying daily mental stretch.

Frequently asked questions

How do the clues work?

Each numbered clue corresponds to an across or down answer; crossing answers share letters.

Is it free?

Yes, free to play with no sign-up.

Will it tell me if I’m right?

Yes — you can check your progress as you fill in the grid.

Can I play on my phone?

Yes, on any device with a modern browser.