Crosswordle
Wordle in reverse: you are handed the green and yellow clues and have to reconstruct the guesses that could have produced them.
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How to get the most from it
Crosswordle sits in Word Games under Play, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something brainy and clever.
About this category: Daily word puzzles, anagram hunts, crosswords and the whole family of games that grew out of one green-and-yellow grid. Most reset at midnight.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- Giving your brain a workout
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
Crosswordle: quick answers
Is Crosswordle free?
Yes. Crosswordle is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Crosswordle?
No. You can use Crosswordle without signing up for anything.
Does Crosswordle work on a phone?
Yes. Crosswordle works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Crosswordle safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Crosswordle take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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