About Crossword
A daily-style mini crossword built as a five-by-five word square: every row and every column spells a real word. Small enough for a coffee break, interlocked enough to make you think.
How to Play Crossword
- 1Tap a cell to select it; tap again to toggle between Across and Down.
- 2Type letters with your keyboard, or use the on-screen letter pad on mobile.
- 3Use the numbered Across and Down clues below the grid.
- 4Press Check to validate — correct cells lock green, errors show red.
Tips & Strategy
- ◆Solve the clue you are surest of first, then let its letters unlock the crossings.
- ◆In a word square, every letter serves two words — a confident cross-check catches errors early.
- ◆Stuck? Fill the vowels you can infer and the consonant skeleton often reveals itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a word square?
A grid where the same set of words reads both across and down — a crossword form dating back to antiquity (the famous Sator Square is one).
Is there a penalty for checking?
No — Check is a learning tool. Your score is the number of correct cells, so verify freely.
Are the puzzles the same every time?
The current puzzle is a fixed hand-built square; more rotating puzzles are on the roadmap.