Cross Clue
The original: a crossword and a word search in one grid.
Every letter in the grid sits where an across clue meets a down clue. Read both clues, work out which letters belong, and clear away the rest until only the answers remain.
How to play Cross Clue
Tap a letter in the grid to see the across and down clues that cross at that square, like a crossword.
Double tap letters that do not belong to eliminate them and reveal the answers. Made a mistake? Double tap the letter again to bring it back.
Keep going until only the answers to every across and down clue are left. The app tells you when you have solved it.
Example
Think of it as solving a crossword backwards: the letters are already there, and your job is to find which ones are the answers.
- New puzzle
- Daily since launch in 2024
- Languages
- English
- Past puzzles
- Every past puzzle is in the in-app archive
- Platforms
- iPhone, iPad, and Android
- Puzzle packs
- Five Cross Clue puzzle packs: Potpourri 1, 2, and 3 (20 puzzles each), plus seasonal Halloween and Thanksgiving packs (12 each).
Questions
Is Cross Clue a crossword or a word search?
Both. The grid is full of letters like a word search, and every square has an across and a down clue like a crossword. You solve it by using the clues to decide which letters to keep.
Can I play past Cross Clue puzzles?
Yes. The archive in the app holds every past daily puzzle, and the puzzle packs add more grids to play anytime.