1 Crossword – your daily trivia crossword

Twenty quiz questions. One connected crossword. A fresh challenge every day.

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A free daily crossword with a trivia twist

1 Crossword pairs a crossword grid with general knowledge questions. Solve 20 interconnected answers, from history and geography to science, sport and entertainment. Play free in your browser on your phone, tablet or computer. No download or account is needed.

How to play 1 Crossword

Select Let's play to reveal the questions and start the clock.
Tap a numbered square to choose a question. Type an answer using your keyboard or the on-screen keys.
Correct letters lock in place and help with crossing answers. Wrong letters turn red, so you can try again.
Complete all 20 answers. Your score starts at 10,000, with two points deducted per second and 250 per incorrect letter attempt.
Need a hint? Solve letter reveals the selected square for 250 points. Solve word reveals the current answer for 250 points per unsolved letter. Correct letters, including crossings, are never charged again. Select a square to choose the letter you want to reveal.

About the daily puzzle

When does the crossword change?

A new puzzle arrives at midnight in the Europe/London time zone. Everyone gets the same puzzle for that day.

Will my progress be saved?

Your progress is saved in this browser when local storage is available. Return on the same device and browser to continue. The timer keeps running after you start, even when the page is closed.

Can I play without signing up?

Yes. 1 Crossword is free to play and does not require an account. Use a modern browser with JavaScript enabled.

1 Crossword · Question sources and attribution · Question data · CC BY-SA licence · Apache licence

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