Crossword is a browser-based puzzle game that runs instantly, with nothing to install. The core of it is puzzle and word. Everything runs client-side, so it starts fast even on a modest connection.
About Crossword
Solve thousands of crossword puzzles for free, no subscription required! Solving crosswords is like mental excercise, it's challenging and relaxing at the same time. Let’s get solving! Play "Crossword" now and join the thousands of crossword enthusiasts!
How to play Crossword
Getting started takes about ten seconds. Load the game above and it fills the player in portrait. On a phone you can play one-handed; on desktop the frame stays centred so nothing is cropped. Take the first run as practice and the second one seriously.
Controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Mouse | Select and drag pieces |
| Left click | Confirm a move |
On mobile: Tap and swipe directly on the screen. The game is built for portrait, so you can play one-handed without rotating your phone.
Why it is worth playing
Crossword does one thing and does it properly. There is no bloat around the edges, which is exactly what you want from a browser game.
At a glance
- Free to play with no account required
- Runs in the browser — nothing to download or install
- Portrait layout, comfortable one-handed on mobile
- Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile.
- Puzzle gameplay — Slow down and solve it
- Word gameplay — Vocabulary under pressure
- Added to our catalogue from a 2020 release
Frequently asked questions
Is Crossword free to play?
Yes. Crossword is completely free and runs in your browser. There is no purchase, no subscription and no account needed — open the page and play.
Do I need to download or install anything?
No. Crossword is an HTML5 game that runs inside the page itself. There is nothing to install, no plugin and no launcher — it loads like any other web page.
Can I play Crossword on my phone?
Yes. Tap and swipe directly on the screen. The game is built for portrait, so you can play one-handed without rotating your phone.
What are the controls for Crossword?
Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile. Mouse — select and drag pieces; Left click — confirm a move.
Can I play Crossword fullscreen?
Yes. Use the fullscreen button in the top-right of the game player to expand it to the whole screen, and press Escape to come back out.
What kind of game is Crossword?
Crossword is a puzzle game built around puzzle and word. If that is the sort of thing you enjoy, the related games further down the page are picked using the same tags.
