Crossword
Everyone gets the same grid. Read the clues, tap a cell, and type your answer. Score points for every word you finish — first to solve the whole puzzle wins.
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Crossword on FateRound runs entirely in the browser — no app download or account required. Everyone gets the same grid. Read the clues, tap a cell, and type your answer. Score points for every word you finish — first to solve the whole puzzle wins. Create a game, share a short code with your group, and play together from any phone or computer in real time.
How it works
Create a room
Pick a theme, difficulty, and time limit.
Share the code
Friends join from their phones with a nickname.
Solve to win
Fill words for points — first to 100% correct takes the crown.
Game rules & how to play
Objective
- Everyone races on the same crossword grid.
- Fill every white cell with the correct letters from the Across and Down clues.
- First player to complete the whole grid correctly wins — or the highest score when the timer ends.
How it works
- 1 to 20 players join with their name; the host picks a theme, difficulty, and optional time limit.
- Tap a cell to highlight its word, then type the answer. Correct letters lock in your colour.
- Each completed word scores 10 points, plus a 5-point speed bonus for finishing that word first.
- Need a nudge? Reveal a letter as a hint — but each revealed letter costs 3 points.
Tips
- Start with the clues you’re sure of — crossing letters unlock the harder ones.
- Finishing a word first is worth extra, so keep moving.
- Spectators can watch the grid fill in but can’t enter letters.
Why play on FateRound
Race the grid
Solve Across and Down clues live — completed words lock in your colour as you go.
Live results
Votes sync in real time. Reveal round-by-round or all at once.
No sign-up
Create a game and play in seconds — no account needed.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many players do you need for Crossword?
- Crossword works with 1–20 players. Create a game on FateRound, share the link or code, and everyone joins from their browser — no sign-up required.
- Is Crossword free to play online?
- Yes. Crossword on FateRound is completely free — no download, no payment, and no account needed. Create a game and start playing in under a minute.
- Can I play Crossword on my phone?
- Yes. FateRound runs in any mobile browser. Share the room link in your group chat and everyone can play Crossword from their phone or desktop.
- How do trophies work in Crossword?
- Trophies are earned automatically as you play — things like finishing your first game, racking up wins, or hitting a milestone. Bronze, silver, gold, and platinum trophies are listed above with what they need; some are secret and only reveal themselves once you've earned them. Trophies and points carry over to your FateRound profile across every game.
More questions? Read the full FAQ