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
The opening minute doubles as the tutorial. The controls are listed in full in the table below — there are only a handful of them. It is built tall rather than wide — comfortable one-handed on a phone, centred and uncropped on a monitor. 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
What keeps Crossword worth returning to is how quickly a single round resolves. It respects your time — you are never more than a click from another attempt. The result is something you can pick up cold months later.
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?
It is free. There is no trial, no unlock and no sign-up wall on Crossword — the page you are on is the whole thing.
Do I need to download or install anything?
No download, no installer, no plugin. Crossword is HTML5, so the browser plays it directly.
Can I play Crossword on my phone?
Yes — mobile is fully supported. 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 — the button in the top-right corner of the player goes fullscreen, and Escape returns you to the page.
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.
