Crosserville

Construct crosswords with Crosserville, a web app offering a word list and filtering options.

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About Crosserville

Crosserville is a browser-based tool for constructing crossword puzzles. Users can build grids from scratch or import .puz files, add rebuses, circles or shaded squares, and save work locally or to the cloud. Fill options can be filtered using global or slot-based rules, with a curated 174,000-word list available or a custom list that can be uploaded, re-scored, and searched with regex. Puzzles export to .puz, ipuz, PDF or NYT submission format, and partial grids can be shared for collaboration. Clue-writing support includes a searchable clue database, text formatting, and duplicate checking. Creating an account is required to get started.

Key features

  • Build custom grids or import .puz files
  • Add rebuses, circles and shaded squares to grids
  • Filter fill with global or slot-based rules
  • Use the curated 174K word list or upload your own
  • Search a clue database and check for duplicates
  • Export to .puz, ipuz, PDF or NYT format
Best for: Crossword constructors who want to build, fill, clue and export puzzles in a single browser tool.
Good for
  • Combines grid building, word list management, clue writing and export in one web app
  • Slot filters can be set as word score thresholds or include/exclude lists
  • Partial grids can be shared with others for collaboration
Watch out for
  • An account must be created to get started

Crosserville at a glance

Type
Online tool
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Web
Open source
Not stated
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Crosserville FAQ

Can I import an existing crossword file?
Yes. Grids can be designed from scratch or imported from .puz files.
What export formats does Crosserville support?
Puzzles can be exported to .puz, ipuz, PDF or NYT submission format.
Can I use my own word list instead of the built-in one?
Yes. You can upload your own list, adjust scores, exclude entries, and run regex searches; a curated 174K word list is also provided.
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