Crossy Word

Solve crosswords by picking rows and columns, then typing answers before the timer or wrong guesses catch up with you.

Crossy Word drops you into a half-empty crossword grid and dares you to fill every square without melting down. You tap a row or column, read the clue that pops up, and type your answer. Sounds easy until you hit 17-down and realize the word has six letters, starts with Q, and you've only ever heard it in a crossword. That's where the hint button earns its keep—it'll reveal a letter or nudge you toward the answer when you're stuck, though I'd save it for the truly desperate moments. The arcade twist is the pressure. I'm not sure if there's a formal timer, but the game keeps you moving: wrong answers cost you, and every solved word lights up the grid like a tiny victory. The controls are pure mouse or touch—click a row, type, hit enter, repeat. I kept going back because it scratches that same itch as a newspaper crossword but without the pencil smudges. There's no complicated menu, no endless tutorial; you just start solving. One moment I had three clues left, all crossing the same stubborn word, and the hint gave me an 'E' that suddenly made everything click. That little dopamine hit is why Crossy Word works.

Tap to choose the rows or columns want to solve and answer the question! Don't forget the hint button!

Save your hint for a word with multiple crossings—one revealed letter can unlock three answers at once. Solve the short clues first; they anchor the grid and give you easier wins. If you're stuck on a row, click a neighboring column to see which letters already intersect. Don't spam random letters—wrong answers work against you and break your rhythm. Use the keyboard to type faster after selecting a row or column. The hint button recharges or appears sparingly, so treat it like a lifeline, not a shortcut.

Q: Is Crossy Word free to play? A: Yes, it's completely free with no paywall for hints or puzzles. Q: Can I play Crossy Word on mobile? A: Yes, the tap controls work on touchscreens, so phones and tablets are fine. Q: Do I need to download anything? A: No, it runs in your browser as HTML5—just open the page and play. Q: Does Crossy Word have a time limit? A: There's no hard timer, but wrong answers may cost you progress or points. Q: Can I use hints more than once? A: The hint button is limited per puzzle, so choose carefully which word you use it on. Q: What if I don't know the answer? A: Skip to another row or column, solve easier clues first, then return to locked words.