Crossword Solver: Free Answers & Hints

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Explore our crossword hints for tricky clues! Get up to three hints to help you work out the answer yourself.

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How Crossword Solver Works: 3 Simple Steps

  1. Enter your crossword clue

    Type the clue from your puzzle into the search box. You can search even if you don't know any letters yet.

  2. Add the answer length and known letters (optional)

    If you know how many letters the answer has, select the length. Enter any letters you've already filled in at their correct positions to narrow down the results. Both are optional.

  3. Find the answer that fits

    Compare the suggested answers with your clue and crossing letters. Want to figure it out yourself? Get up to three hints for a little extra guidance.

Still have questions? Check out our answers to common questions from the crossword community below.

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Know an answer we're missing? Suggest a clue and answer, or vote on community suggestions to help improve our crossword database.

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How do crossword hints work?

How do crossword hints work?

When hints are available, you can reveal up to three, one at a time. One hint might be all you need to figure out the answer! Just avoid scrolling down to the answer list if you'd rather solve it yourself.

How do I choose between multiple possible answers?

How do I choose between multiple possible answers?

Start with the answer length and any crossing letters you know. Then check which answer matches the clue's meaning. Pay attention to tense and whether the clue calls for a singular or plural word. If several answers still fit, solving another crossing clue can help narrow them down.

What can I do if none of the answers fit?

What can I do if none of the answers fit?

Double-check the answer length and any crossing letters, then explore synonyms or similar clues for other possibilities. If you find an answer we're missing, share it with the community to help other solvers.

What should I do if my clue isn't listed?

What should I do if my clue isn't listed?

Check the spelling and try searching for the main words in the clue. If you've entered an answer length or crossing letters, try removing any you're unsure about. You can also explore similar clues that might lead to the same answer.

Why use our Crossword Solver?

Why use our Crossword Solver?

Search a database of over 1 million crossword clues to find possible answers for your puzzle. Our team also runs crossword sites for other languages and countries, bringing that experience to Crossword Solver. Our community contributes new clues and answers and votes on suggestions, helping us expand and improve the database.

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