Standard Crosswords - American Style Crosswords
Standard American style crossword puzzles with symmetrical grids and non-cryptic clues, such as those found in most North American newspapers. These crossword puzzles range in difficulty from very easy to extra-challenging.
Free Crossword Puzzles
Here's an eclectic selection of themed crossword puzzles for you to enjoy. Solve online or print and solve.
Here's an eclectic selection of themed crossword puzzles for you to enjoy. Solve online or print and solve.
A Puzzle For You
A crossword puzzle from Parnell Hall, author of "A Clue For The Puzzle Lady". Check out the book while you're there. Print.
A crossword puzzle from Parnell Hall, author of "A Clue For The Puzzle Lady". Check out the book while you're there. Print.
African American Crossword
Interactive puzzle with a cultural theme. Uses Crossword Express software (free). Print version available.
Interactive puzzle with a cultural theme. Uses Crossword Express software (free). Print version available.
BestCrosswords.com
Seven new crossword puzzles added daily. Print or complete online (requires Java). No archive.
Seven new crossword puzzles added daily. Print or complete online (requires Java). No archive.
Song Play by Janet Morrey
An amateur crossword constructor shares her original puzzle with us.
An amateur crossword constructor shares her original puzzle with us.
Bob Klahn's Crosswords
A library of puzzles from one of America's best crossword creators. Choose from three formats: Java, Across Lite or print. Recommended.
A library of puzzles from one of America's best crossword creators. Choose from three formats: Java, Across Lite or print. Recommended.
Candor Crosswords Archives
If you have a Java savvy browser, there are over thirty archived crossword puzzles here. If you enjoy the easy ones, this place is for you. (Two-letter entries?!?)
If you have a Java savvy browser, there are over thirty archived crossword puzzles here. If you enjoy the easy ones, this place is for you. (Two-letter entries?!?)
CANOE's Daily Crossword
From the CANadian Online Explorer. Carries the Universal Crossword edited by Timothy Parker. Java or print.
From the CANadian Online Explorer. Carries the Universal Crossword edited by Timothy Parker. Java or print.
Crossword From Misc. World HQ
The author claims, "It's the only crossword specifically designed for alternative weeklies... packed tight with clever words and phrases... references to modern culture... " Worth a look.
The author claims, "It's the only crossword specifically designed for alternative weeklies... packed tight with clever words and phrases... references to modern culture... " Worth a look.
Crossword Of The Day
From Quizmaster, a daily interactive puzzle requiring a Java enabled browser.
From Quizmaster, a daily interactive puzzle requiring a Java enabled browser.
Crossword Puzzles for Drummers
Terry Gunderson has created puzzles with drummers in mind. He generously makes them available for printing out or solving on screen (Java).
Terry Gunderson has created puzzles with drummers in mind. He generously makes them available for printing out or solving on screen (Java).
CRPuzzles
A large selection of interactive standard crosswords (15x15).
A large selection of interactive standard crosswords (15x15).
Cruciverb Crossword Page
The CRUCIVERB site is great for puzzle enthusiasts. Subscribe to the forum where crossword construction is discussed.
The CRUCIVERB site is great for puzzle enthusiasts. Subscribe to the forum where crossword construction is discussed.
Dictionary.com Crossword
Besides simply looking up words, you can do an interactive crossword or a wordsearch puzzle.
Besides simply looking up words, you can do an interactive crossword or a wordsearch puzzle.
Family Ties Crossword
From 'It Seems Like Yesterday', a site for baby boomers, a Java puzzle with a 'relative' theme.
From 'It Seems Like Yesterday', a site for baby boomers, a Java puzzle with a 'relative' theme.
Jewish Crossword
From Diamond Enterprises. Test your Jewish knowledge and your crossword skills. Free sample, fee to continue.
From Diamond Enterprises. Test your Jewish knowledge and your crossword skills. Free sample, fee to continue.
Learning Network Crossword
A themed monthly puzzle edited by Will Shortz of The New York Times. Java or print.
A themed monthly puzzle edited by Will Shortz of The New York Times. Java or print.
MacNamara's Band Crossword Puzzles
From Fred Piscop, a new 15x15 each week and about 60 puzzles in the archives, all presented in AcrossLite (free software).
From Fred Piscop, a new 15x15 each week and about 60 puzzles in the archives, all presented in AcrossLite (free software).
Online Crossword @ Ability
A nice easy puzzle to get you started. Requires a Java-capable browser such as Netscape 3. There's a wide assortment of other Java games as well.
A nice easy puzzle to get you started. Requires a Java-capable browser such as Netscape 3. There's a wide assortment of other Java games as well.
Oxbrain Crosswords
Java crossword puzzles presented with humorous anecdotes related to the theme. Custom made crosswords and solving help, as well as Brainteasers, are also offered.
Java crossword puzzles presented with humorous anecdotes related to the theme. Custom made crosswords and solving help, as well as Brainteasers, are also offered.
Pimpernel Crosswords
You can enter a contest at this site but no prizes were available during my last visit. Requires Java.
You can enter a contest at this site but no prizes were available during my last visit. Requires Java.
Puzzability
A great site from the folks who use to bring us Games magazine. Includes a number of entertaining puzzles including a crossword, a word find and a daily teaser. You can also order custom puzzles from the pros.
A great site from the folks who use to bring us Games magazine. Includes a number of entertaining puzzles including a crossword, a word find and a daily teaser. You can also order custom puzzles from the pros.
Puzzle Depot
A wide selection of crossword puzzles for all levels of ability. A good resource for teachers using crosswords as an educational tool.
A wide selection of crossword puzzles for all levels of ability. A good resource for teachers using crosswords as an educational tool.
Quizland Crosswords
From Robert Sherman Productions, a 21 X 21 challenging puzzle. Easier puzzles are also available but you'll need a Java enabled browser.
From Robert Sherman Productions, a 21 X 21 challenging puzzle. Easier puzzles are also available but you'll need a Java enabled browser.
Sunline Crossword
Courtesy of Sunline, a daily puzzle from Universal Crossword. Archived puzzles are also available. Choice of Java or print out.
Courtesy of Sunline, a daily puzzle from Universal Crossword. Archived puzzles are also available. Choice of Java or print out.
The 80's Server Crossword Puzzles
Requires a substantial registration fee. Updated every week with a new puzzle based on 80's culture.
Requires a substantial registration fee. Updated every week with a new puzzle based on 80's culture.
The News-Herald Weekly Crossword
Carries puzzles from the CrosSynergy Syndicate. Java or print. Updated each Wednesday.
Carries puzzles from the CrosSynergy Syndicate. Java or print. Updated each Wednesday.
The Yale Herald Crossword
Justin Weinberg's bi-weekly puzzles. Presented in Across Lite only.
Justin Weinberg's bi-weekly puzzles. Presented in Across Lite only.
Third Age Crossword Puzzle
From a site dedicated to the fastest growing audience on the Internet: Seniors. Java only.
From a site dedicated to the fastest growing audience on the Internet: Seniors. Java only.
USA Today Crossword Puzzle
Requires no downloads or special viewers but you'll need a Java-enabled browser.
Requires no downloads or special viewers but you'll need a Java-enabled browser.