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Daily crossword

Five Across

A 12×12 crossword with plain, everyday clues, new every day.

Play Five Across free
  • 1 player
  • About 10–20 minutes
  • New grid daily
  • No download

How to play

  1. Tap a square to pick it. Tap it again to switch between Across and Down.
  2. Type the answer with the on-screen keys or your keyboard. The clue for your square is shown under the grid.
  3. Zoom in with + and −, a pinch, or Ctrl + scroll. On a keyboard, Tab jumps to the next clue.
  4. Stuck? Check word marks wrong letters, and Reveal letter fills a square, for a small points penalty.

Ways to play

Daily

The same grid for everyone, new every midnight Eastern time. Up to 2,400 points.

Practice grids and past days (Premium)

A fresh crossword any time, and every earlier daily.

Tips

  • Start with the short words. Three- and four-letter answers give you letters for the long ones.
  • Fill in what you're sure of first, then come back to the gaps.
  • Check word costs less than Reveal letter, so check first if you're unsure.

Questions

How is it scored?

2,400 points minus the seconds you take. Each Check word costs 15 and each Reveal letter costs 60.

Is it free?

The daily is free every day. FunFuel Premium ($3.99 once) adds practice grids and past days.

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