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Crossword Labs

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Build a crossword from your own word list, or solve one somebody else built.

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Last checked 12 Aug 2026 · re-checked every Monday
Still live
Yes
Responded on the last sweep.
Truly daily
Endless
Not a daily-reset puzzle.
Signup
None detected
We found no login blocking play. This check catches redirects and blocking dialogs; a plain login landing page can slip past it.
Ad load
None
No ad requests observed.
On a phone
Works well
No horizontal scroll, tappable targets.
Real time
Not checked yet
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Against the other word puzzles we have measured

Every number here comes from opening the games ourselves. We have not finished them, so there is no strategy guide.

Overview

What Crossword Labs is

Crossword Labs is a free, online crossword puzzle maker that lets you build puzzles from your own word list in seconds. It is fast, simple, and requires no registration, and it has no ads or watermarks. Over one million puzzles have already been created on the platform. You can make a crossword, print it out as a PDF, share it via a unique URL, and solve it online. The service works on tablets and phones as well as desktop browsers. Puzzles can be embedded on your own website, and you can also export them to PDF, Microsoft Word, image files, or SVG for full customization. Whether you want to create a classroom activity, a party game, or a personal challenge, you can search among the many ready-made puzzles or build your own from scratch. Privacy settings let you control who sees your puzzle, from fully public to completely private.

Getting started

How to play

The objective is to build a crossword from your own list of answers and clues, or to find and solve a puzzle someone else made. To create a puzzle, start by giving it a title, then enter each answer, a space, and its clue on its own line. After saving, you get a shareable URL that lets others solve it online. You can also print or export the puzzle to PDF, Word, image, or SVG. To protect the answer key or edit later, set a passcode. You can also choose a privacy setting: Public lets anyone find and view your puzzle, Hidden restricts access to those with the direct URL, and Private makes it visible only to you. Solving is straightforward – just fill in the grid using the provided clues. The site works on tablets and phones, so you can solve anywhere.

Practical help

Tips

  1. Set a passcode when creating your puzzle to protect the answer key and allow future editing – but remember it, because it cannot be recovered.
  2. Choose the privacy setting that fits your needs: Public for wide visibility, Hidden for sharing only via direct URL, and Private for your eyes only.
  3. Use the shareable URL to send your puzzle to friends, students, or colleagues for online solving.
  4. Export your puzzle to SVG for full control over layout and customization in a vector graphics program.
  5. Print a paper version by exporting to PDF or Microsoft Word, or download it as an image for use in other documents.
  6. Since the tool works on tablets and phones, you can create and solve puzzles on the go without a desktop.
Quick answers

Common questions

Is Crossword Labs really free?

Yes, Crossword Labs is free to use with no ads and no watermarks. You don't need to register to start making or solving puzzles.

How do I make a crossword puzzle?

Enter a title for your puzzle, then type each answer followed by a space and its clue on a separate line. After saving, your puzzle is ready to share or solve.

Can I edit my puzzle after creating it?

You can set a passcode when creating the puzzle. This protects the answer key and also allows you to edit the puzzle later, but the passcode cannot be recovered if you forget it.

What privacy options are available?

Public puzzles are visible to anyone and searchable. Hidden puzzles are only accessible via a direct URL. Private puzzles are visible only to you. Hidden and Private options are available to members.

Can I share my puzzle with others?

Yes, each puzzle gets a shareable URL. You can also embed the puzzle on your own website for others to solve.

What file formats can I export to?

You can print or export your puzzle to PDF or Microsoft Word, download it as an image, or export it to SVG for full customization.