CrissWord

CrissWord is a mini-crossword built around pairs of answers that share the same letters in highlighted (green) positions. Each puzzle shows two or more clues; you must find word pairs that match the clue meanings and the shared-letter pattern. Some puzzles have multiple solutions requiring extra correct guesses.

1. Read the two (or more) clues and the displayed word pattern(s), noting which squares (green) must be identical in each answer.
2. Think about both answers together to fit the pattern, type a guess into the input, and press Return/Enter to submit.
3. If stuck, press 'Reveal Letter' to reveal a random green square (it will deduct points); continue submitting guesses until patterns are completed.

Play CrissWord for a compact, daily word challenge that mixes synonyms and wordplay. The shared-letter mechanic forces you to solve related answers together, and occasional multi-solution puzzles add variety and an extra layer of puzzle-solving satisfaction.

When you submit a guess by pressing Return/Enter the game checks it against the puzzle's pattern; puzzles require correct guesses to fill the word patterns. Using 'Reveal Letter' unveils a random green (shared) letter but costs points. Starting a puzzle begins a timer that the tutorial says does not affect score and can be turned off.

Daily

A daily challenge is listed on the official game page.

Last 5 Days (view past puzzles)

This named play option is listed on the official game page.

• Consider both answers together before submitting, the green letters must match in both words, so isolated guessing often fails.
• Use 'Reveal Letter' only when necessary: it reveals a helpful shared letter but deducts points.
• Remember some puzzles have multiple solutions; you may need to find two correct words per clue (four guesses total) for double puzzles.