How long does the average puzzle take to complete?
Depending upon the puzzle, it can take as little as a minute to complete a puzzle. Some puzzles are harder, and will take more time.
How do I know when an answer is an abbreviation?
If the clue includes (abbr.) or an abbreviation in the clue, the answer will also be an abbreviation.
How do I eliminate a letter from the puzzle?
Double-tap the letter you would like to eliminate. It will then flip, and turn black.
I eliminated a letter in error. How do I bring it back?
Double-tap the letter you would like to bring back. It will then flip, and turn white.
What does Abbr. mean in a clue?
The result of this clue will produce an abbreviation.
What does Contr. mean in a clue?
The result of this clue will produce a contraction.
What does Dan. mean in a clue?
The result of this clue will produce a word in Danish.
What does Fr. mean in a clue?
The result of this clue will produce a word in French.
What does Ital. mean in a clue?
The result of this clue will produce a word in Italian.
What does Ru. mean in a clue?
The result of this clue will produce a word in Spanish.
What does Sp. mean in a clue?
The result of this clue will produce a word in Spanish.
What does (blank) mean in a clue?
The result of this clue will produce a word that fits perfectly where the (blank) appears in the clue.
I think a clue is incorrect. How do I submit feedback?
Make a submission using our Puzzle Feedback form
How do I get a hold of the makers of Cross Clue?
We can be reached at [email protected]
What do I do if there are two letters in the row or column that could be correct?
Try to validate which letter is required from the intersecting clue.
How do I know if I solved the puzzle correctly?
Once you have correctly solved the puzzle, you will receive a message that says “Puzzle Complete” with your time that it took you to complete the puzzle.
I enjoy this puzzle, how can I share this joy with my friends and family?
When you complete a puzzle, it will give you the opportunity to “Share” your time with friends and family. In the text message that it generates, it will include a link to download the puzzle on the App Store and Google Play Store.