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Free Daily Crossword Puzzle
A general-interest crossword, edited by hand. Browse the crossword archive →
Fill the grid from the numbered clues.
Clear clueing
Straight clues and steady vocabulary, with every grid edited by hand before it's published.
Resume later
Progress saves in your browser, so you can leave the grid and come back without losing your place.
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A fresh crossword every day, with a public date index for older entries and full replays available once you create a free account.
FAQ
Common questions
How many squares are in the HD Press crossword?
A standard 15×15 grid -- the same format used by the New York Times and most major daily newspapers.
Is the daily crossword free?
Yes, completely free. No account is needed to play today's puzzle, and the public archive lists every published date. A free HD Press account unlocks full replays for past crosswords.
How hard is the HD Press crossword?
Puzzles rotate through Easy, Medium, and Hard. Clues are straight-definition -- no cryptic wordplay -- so they're accessible to solvers of all levels.
Can I save my progress?
Yes. Progress saves automatically in your browser so you can close the page and return to exactly where you left off.
Is there a crossword archive?
Yes. The public crossword archive lists every published date and sends older entries to answer pages. Create a free HD Press account if you want the full replay archive.
What is a good strategy for solving crosswords?
Start with clues you know for certain and fill those answers in first. Use crossing letters from solved answers to narrow down harder clues. Short three- and four-letter words often unlock a cluster quickly because they constrain the most crossing squares.
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