How to Play Crossword

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How to play Crossword

This SLTPPF page combines Crossword with a guide to the decisions it asks you to make. Fill every open square so the intersecting Across and Down answers match their clues. Use example-led learning to give your round a clear purpose.

Solve 24 connected 15×15 layouts with 11–20 entries each. Use the original English clues and scroll the board on narrow screens; completed layouts may appear again.

Example-led learning

Read the worked example, identify its key decision, then look for a comparable decision while you play.

Your goal

Fill every open square so the intersecting Across and Down answers match their clues.

Step by step

1. Choose a numbered Across or Down clue to highlight its answer.
2. Select a square and type a letter, or use the on-screen alphabet.
3. Shared letters belong to both crossing answers. Selecting a shared square twice changes direction.
4. Use Check entries to review entered letters. Reveal selected supplies one letter and counts as help.
5. Complete every open square to solve the puzzle. Dark squares are not filled.

Controls

Select a clue or square. Use your physical keyboard or the on-screen letters, Erase, Check entries and Reveal selected. Scroll within the board on a narrow screen.

A useful example

For “The planet on which we live” with five squares, enter EARTH. Any crossing answer must use the same letter at the shared square.

Watch out for this

Do not fill dark squares. A letter that fits one answer must also fit the crossing clue.

Common questions