PlayCrossword is Now Live: Play, Learn, and Create Your Own Crossword Puzzles Online
Published on: October 20, 2025
We’re thrilled to announce that PlayCrossword is officially live — the all-in-one platform where you can play crossword puzzles online, sharpen your mind, compete with others, and create your own crosswords in just minutes.
Built by lifelong crossword enthusiasts, PlayCrossword combines education, entertainment, and creativity in a modern, user-friendly experience made for students, teachers, and puzzle lovers of all ages.
Learn New Things While Solving Fun Crossword Puzzles
Every crossword on PlayCrossword is designed to help you expand your vocabulary, boost memory, and improve critical thinking — all while having fun.
Explore a growing collection of free crossword puzzles covering topics like:
- Science and technology
- Languages and literature
- History and geography
- Climate and environment
- General knowledge and trivia
Play at your own pace, tackle the daily Game of the Day, or dive into Game Series — themed crossword collections that gradually increase in difficulty. Learning has never felt this rewarding.
Compete on Leaderboards and Earn Achievement Badges
Love a little friendly competition? Jump onto the global Player Leaderboard and see how you rank based on speed, accuracy, and solving streaks.
The more you play, the more badges you unlock:
- Daily streak badges
- Category mastery badges
- Speed-solving achievements
Creators have their own dedicated leaderboard ranked by published puzzles and community engagement, plus exclusive creator badges for sharing high-quality content.
Create Your Own Crossword Puzzle in Minutes — No Experience Needed
Turn your ideas into professional-looking crosswords instantly with our intuitive crossword maker.
- Enter clues and answers
- Let the grid auto-generate or customize it manually
- Preview and publish in seconds
Perfect for teachers creating educational crosswords, parents making family games, or anyone who loves wordplay.
Share your creations directly to Google Classroom, download printable PDFs, or post them on social media.
Start Creating Your First Crossword
Detailed Analytics Dashboard for Crossword Creators
Every published puzzle comes with its own analytics dashboard. Track:
- Total plays and completions
- Average solving time
Use these insights to refine your puzzles and see what resonates most with the community.
Fully Accessible Crossword Experience for Everyone
PlayCrossword is committed to inclusivity. Current accessibility features include:
- Full screen reader compatibility
- Keyboard navigation
- Adjustable font sizes
More enhancements are on the way. If you have suggestions, visit our Accessibility page.
Search a Growing Collection of Crosswords by Topic, Difficulty, or Creator
With new puzzles added daily by our growing creator community, there’s always something fresh to solve.
Use the powerful global search to find exactly what you’re looking for — whether it’s “Spanish vocabulary crosswords,” “5th-grade science puzzles,” or puzzles by your favorite creator.
Join the Fastest-Growing Crossword Community Today
PlayCrossword isn’t just a game — it’s a place to learn, compete, create, and connect with fellow word-game enthusiasts worldwide.
Best of all? Everything is completely free.
Learn something new. Play exciting puzzles. Create your own crosswords.
Ready to get started?
Play Your First Crossword Now | Create a Puzzle | View Leaderboard
Welcome to the future of online crossword puzzles. Welcome to PlayCrossword.