Crossword

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How to play Crossword

The YSSDYY guide to Crossword starts with a short learning break. Your task is to fill every open square so the intersecting Across and Down answers match their clues. Use the controls below and follow the example to get started.

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 short learning break

Choose one objective for this visit: understand the controls, complete a round, or recognise a common mistake. Progress does not need to be rushed.

Your goal

Fill every open square so the intersecting Across and Down answers match their clues.

Step by step

1. Choose a numbered Across or Down clue to highlight its answer.
2. Select a square and type a letter, or use the on-screen alphabet.
3. Shared letters belong to both crossing answers. Selecting a shared square twice changes direction.
4. Use Check entries to review entered letters. Reveal selected supplies one letter and counts as help.
5. 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.

A useful example

For “The planet on which we live” with five squares, enter EARTH. Any crossing answer must use the same letter at the shared square.

Watch out for this

Do not fill dark squares. A letter that fits one answer must also fit the crossing clue.

Common questions