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BestCrosswords
BestCrosswords publishes eight new crossword puzzles each day for online play.
About BestCrosswords
BestCrosswords publishes crossword puzzles for online play, including daily themed crosswords from contributors and seven daily puzzles of increasing difficulty. It also maintains an archive of over 100,000 grids, printable puzzles, and a monthly tournament.
Puzzles can be solved in the browser or printed, with printable solutions available the next day. No account is required to start, but tournament play is limited to registered members and tournament puzzles are available that day only. The site also offers puzzles to buy for print publishing and an interactive crossword to embed.
Key features
- Themed crosswords published daily from named contributors
- Seven daily puzzles with increasing difficulty
- Monthly tournament scored on speed and accuracy
- Printable daily and themed puzzles with next-day solutions
- Archive of over 100,000 past grids
- Puzzles available to buy for print or embed
Best for: People who want free daily crosswords to solve online or print for paper solving.
Good for
- No account required to start playing
- Archive of over 100,000 grids
- Browser solving and printable versions available
Watch out for
- Tournament play requires registration
- Tournament daily puzzles available that day only
- Printable puzzle solutions appear the next day
BestCrosswords at a glance
- Website
- bestcrosswords.com
- Category
- Gaming › Browser Puzzle Games
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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BestCrosswords FAQ
Do I need an account to play?
No account is required to start, but the monthly tournament is open to registered members only.
How does the monthly crossword tournament work?
It starts on the first of each month with the winner announced at the end of the month. Participants are scored on speed and accuracy, with seven new puzzles published daily for play that day only.
Can I use BestCrosswords puzzles elsewhere?
The site offers puzzles to buy for print publishing and an interactive crossword to embed in a website.
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