A roll-and-write game about making crossword puzzles.

1–99 players 30 mins Ages 14+

Limited run first edition now available to pre-order. Also available as a print-and-play and digital app.

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How to play

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Learn how to play in 2 minutes.

Watch the short tutorial video.

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Read the rules

Three ways to play

Boxed game

The limited first-edition physical game is available to pre-order.

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Print & play

Print the sheets and components at home.

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Digital game

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Resources

Extra player sheets Download and print more sheets.

Daily leaderboard See the daily challenge results.

Digital sheet & scorer Use the online player sheet and scorer.

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FAQ & rule clarifications

Check the rules for the full explanation of how to play. Any frequently requested rule clarifications will be added here as needed.

Can you use the same word twice in the same game?
Yes. It is unusual for a crossword puzzle to repeat a word, but constructors do sometimes do this for effect. It is permitted in Crux, but if another player challenges you, be prepared to give two different clues for the word!