If you use a Hint, you won’t get a ranking.Ĭlick/tap Continue to show the Scorecard with your time, rank and RETURN option so you can play again. Click/tap the Reveal button indicated by the tick icon to display incorrect letters in red for 5 seconds OR select the red Clear button to remove any incorrect letters from the grid.įills in the correct letter for the square you’ve highlighted.įills in the correct word for the space or clue you’ve highlighted. Provides a 5-second peek at the entire solution.Ĭhecks for mistakes. (Click/tap the Hint button again to go back to Menu options). What is a Crossword Puzzle A crossword puzzle is a word game in which players are given a grid of blank squares and a set of clues. Some solvers even offer additional features such as word definitions, anagram solvers, and more. Click/tap Resume when you wish to restart play.Ĭlick/tap on the Reset button indicated by the circle arrow to clear the grid and restart the crossword.Ĭlick/tap the Hint button to display the hint options in the top menu bar. There are many online crossword solvers available, and they can be used for free or with a subscription. To pause during play, click/tap the Timer (or the pause icon on your smartphone). Click/tap Show to restore your view of the Timer. If you do not like working against the clock, select Menu then Hide at the top of the puzzle. The Timer indicated by the clock icon begins counting as soon as you start the crossword. Once the square is highlighted, use the Backspace key to delete the letter OR click/tap on the square you want to change and simply type in a new letter. Click/tap on the letter you wish to delete.