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Crossword
Crossword Puzzles With Answers
A small interlocking crossword about puzzles and words themselves, with across and down clues checked instantly online and a printable answer key.
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Challenge profile
Click a numbered square and type letters into the highlighted word. Each entry is checked as you complete it, and the grid saves as you go.
- Grid contents10 words in a 15 by 12 grid: 5 across, 5 down.
- CheckingEach entry is checked automatically as you complete it, both online and against the printable answer key.
- Checked outputThe online grid and the printed answer key are generated from the same verified word placements.
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- Difficulty
- Medium
- Estimated time
- 10 minutes
- Theme
- Wordplay
- Grid
- 15 × 12
- Words
- 10
Questions about this puzzle
Can I play this crossword online?
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Yes. Download the puzzle PDF for players and the separate answer key when you need the solution.
How do I know if a word is right?
A completed entry is checked automatically against the answer, both online and in the printable answer key.
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