Cruxword
Cruxword is a daily word game where everyone gets the same 21 letters and builds one connected crossword from them, then submits a grid to see how their score ranks against other players.
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Cruxword gives every player the same rack of 21 tiles: 7 vowels and 14 consonants. The challenge is to place tiles to form one connected crossword on the board, cross words and make long entries to maximize score. You can drag tiles, tap squares, type, change direction with Space, and remove with Backspace.
Scoring in Cruxword rewards tile use, long words and crossings. The visible scoring rules are plus ten points per tile placed, plus five points per letter beyond the third in any word, plus ten per crossing, a 50 point bonus for using all 21 tiles, and minus five for each unused tile. Score updates as you build and a leaderboard shows your rank when you submit.
Cruxword includes an archive of past puzzles, a practice mode with racks, a 1v1 duel option, and a paid Cruxword Plus tier that adds access to the full archive, unlimited practice racks, a weekly bonus puzzle and a 14 day free trial. The site requires no account and advertises no ads.
How to play Cruxword
- Open Cruxword and load the daily or an archive puzzle to get the same 21 tiles everyone else has.
- Place tiles by dragging them from the rack onto the board, or tap a square then tap tiles or type letters; Space flips direction and Backspace removes a tile.
- Build one connected crossword by creating across and down words that cross; use as many tiles as you can and prioritize longer words and crossings.
- When you are satisfied with your grid, submit it to record your score and see your rank on the leaderboard.
Tips for Cruxword
- Aim to use as many of the 21 tiles as possible because each placed tile gives +10 points and there is a +50 bonus for using all tiles.
- Focus on building words longer than three letters since each letter past three yields +5 points, so a 5-letter word gains two extra increments.
- Create crossings where words intersect because every crossing gives +10 points and multiplies word-value through shared tiles.
- Use practice racks to experiment with placements and to explore connectivity before submitting to the leaderboard.
Cruxword FAQ
What is Cruxword?
Cruxword is a daily crossword-builder word game in which every player receives the same set of 21 tiles and must construct one connected crossword on the board; players then submit their grid to see how their score ranks against everyone else. The site also offers practice racks, a puzzle archive and 1v1 duels.
Is Cruxword free?
Yes, Cruxword is free to play and the public daily puzzles are accessible without an account or ads. There is an optional paid tier called Cruxword Plus that adds features such as the full archive, unlimited practice racks and a weekly bonus puzzle and it offers a 14 day free trial.
How many tiles do you get in Cruxword and what are they?
Each Cruxword puzzle provides a rack of 21 tiles composed of 7 vowels and 14 consonants. You must place tiles from that fixed set to build your single connected crossword for that puzzle.
How is the score computed in Cruxword?
Cruxword scores grids by adding +10 points per tile placed, +5 points for each letter beyond three in a word, +10 points for each crossing, a +50 bonus if you use all 21 tiles, and subtracting −5 for each unused tile. The running score updates while you build and the leaderboard shows your rank after submission.
Can you play past puzzles in Cruxword?
Yes, Cruxword has an archive that you can access to play yesterday's puzzle and earlier puzzles. The archive also displays par and there is a practice mode for experimenting with racks from past puzzles.
Does Cruxword work on mobile devices?
Yes, Cruxword supports touch controls since the site describes tapping squares and tiles as input methods, and you can drag tiles or type, so mobile and tablet users can play using taps and drags as well as keyboard input when available.
Can you share your Cruxword results?
Yes, Cruxword provides sharing options including a no-spoilers share card and a regular share result button so you can post or send your results without exposing puzzle answers. The interface shows share buttons after submitting your grid.
What does Cruxword Plus include?
Cruxword Plus gives access to the entire archive, unlimited practice racks, a weekly bonus puzzle and full stats, and the site advertises a 14 day free trial for Plus so players can try those features before subscribing.
