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Game Instructions

To begin

To start the game, click on any white cell with the mouse. The cursor will display on the grid and the corresponding clue will appear in the panels on the top and on the right.

Moving around

Keyboard

Use the Arrow Keys to move around the crossword. Use the Space Bar to switch orientation.

Mouse

You can click on any white cell of the grid to display that clue. Click the cell again to switch orientation.

Alternatively, you can select any across or down clues from the right across/down clue panels and the cursor will move to that cell.

You can also click the left and right arrows on the top clue panel to go to the previous or next clue.

Filling the crossword

To fill the crossword simply type in your answer and the cursor will automatically move to the next square. If a letter is incorrect, it will appear in red. To correct a letter, position the cursor on it and type your answer. Alternatively, you can erase a letter by using Backspace or Delete keys (only incorrect letters can be erased).

If you get stuck

You can use the Reveal letter or Reveal word buttons to solve the letter or the word under the cursor. The Reveal all button will solve the entire puzzle.

Score

Your score starts at 100% and will decrease everytime a mistake is made. The score will also decrease if you use the reveal feature.

Advanced navigation

You can use the Tab / Shift + Tab to move forward/backward one word at a time. Correct words will be automatically skipped. Combined with the Space Bar to switch orientation, this is the quickest way to complete a crossword.