Finding Puzzles

PuzzledCross hosts hundreds of themed crossword puzzles across dozens of categories. Whether you're in the mood for a quick five-minute puzzle or a challenging weekend-length grid, our collection has something for every skill level and interest. This guide shows you all the ways to discover your next favorite puzzle.

Our Themes page organizes puzzles by topic, making it easy to find puzzles that match your interests. Love music? Explore our music-themed puzzles featuring clues about artists, instruments, and musical terminology. Interested in science? Dive into puzzles covering everything from astronomy to zoology. Each theme page shows puzzle count, recent additions, and difficulty indicators.

The Library is your complete catalog of every puzzle on PuzzledCross. Puzzles are sorted by date with the newest additions first. Use pagination to browse through our entire collection. Each puzzle card shows the title, description, grid size, and word count — giving you all the information you need to choose your next challenge.

Every day, we feature a specially selected puzzle on our homepage and the Today's Puzzle page. Daily puzzles are curated for variety, ensuring you experience different themes and difficulty levels throughout the week. Many solvers make the daily puzzle part of their morning routine.

Our Featured page showcases editor-curated puzzles organized by month. These collections highlight our best puzzles with excellent clue quality and engaging themes. It's a great way to discover puzzles you might have missed.

1. 15×5 and 7×7 grids: Quick solves, perfect for beginners or coffee breaks
2. 29×9 grids: Medium difficulty, typically 15-20 minutes for most solvers
3. 311×11 grids: Moderate challenge, great for building skills
4. 413×13 and larger: Substantial puzzles for experienced crossword enthusiasts
5. 5Theme familiarity matters — puzzles in topics you know feel easier

Recommended Puzzles

Ready for more? These beginner-friendly puzzles are great for building your skills: