Crosswords, Shuffled.
Reports are coming in from across the nation of a total breakdown in crossword order. Tiles have been found scrambled, leaving solvers in a state of utter confusion. Experts advise that a simple "tap and swap" maneuver is the only known cure for this jumbled epidemic.
"It is a jumble of the highest order," one local editor noted. "You must reveal the clues hidden beneath each tile and rearrange the letters to restore sanity to the morning edition."
Fig 1. Typical mobile interface discovered earlier this morning.
Solving the Cruffle
A guide to the modern crossword
The rules of the game are simple: every letter belongs on the board, but they have all been shuffled. You must rely on the provided clues and the color of the tiles to deduce their correct placements.
- I. Tap any tile to see its corresponding clue instantly.
- II. Tap again to switch focus (Across/Down).
- III. Drag one letter onto another to swap positions.
- IV. Use color-coded hints to guide your unscrambling.
Six features you won't miss
A review of the season's puzzling mechanics
I. Five-by-Five
Our "snack-sized" grids provide a clever mental exercise that can be completed in a single minute.
II. Speed Mode
Color-assisted tiles provide lightning-fast feedback for the solver in a hurry.
III. Seven-by-Seven
The "ideal coffee-break companion," offering a substantial challenge without full commitment.
IV. Fifteen-by-Fifteen
For the veteran: full-scale crosswords that test the limits of vocabulary and patience.
V. The Library
Archives grow daily. Explore a vast collection of hand-crafted puzzles vetted by our staff.
VI. Creator Studio
Build your own boards and share the challenge with neighbors and friends far and wide.
Letters to Editor
"Sir,—I must congratulate your staff on the latest grid. It took three cups of coffee, but order was restored."
— A Devoted Solver
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