Crossword Nexus

Crossword puzzles are loved for their cleverness, challenge, and sense of accomplishment. Yet even seasoned solvers sometimes hit a wall when facing tricky crossword clues that seem deliberately opaque. For…

Alexander December 31, 2025

Solving skills

How to break through a crossword solving block

Crossword puzzles are meant to be satisfying, but almost every solver eventually hits a wall. You stare at the crossword grid, reread the crossword clues again and again, and nothing…

Alexander December 25, 2025

Solving skills

Beginner strategies for solving crosswords faster

Crossword puzzles are one of the most popular word games in the world, appearing in newspapers, magazines, and countless online platforms. For beginners, however, a crossword puzzle can feel slow,…

Alexander December 18, 2025

Solving skills

How to solve a crossword puzzle step by step

Crossword puzzles are more than just a pastime. For many people, they are a daily ritual that sharpens the mind, expands vocabulary, and offers a satisfying sense of progress with…

Alexander December 18, 2025

Crossword basics

The difference between American and British crosswords

If you have ever tried a crossword puzzle from another country and felt surprisingly lost, you are not alone. American and British crosswords may look similar at first glance, but…

Alexander December 18, 2025

Crossword basics

What makes a good crossword puzzle

Crossword puzzles are everywhere today, from the daily crossword in newspapers to mobile apps and online crosswords enjoyed by millions of solvers around the world. Yet not all crosswords feel…

Alexander December 18, 2025

Crossword basics

A brief history of crossword puzzles

Crossword puzzles are so common in newspapers, magazines, and apps that it is easy to forget they had a beginning. Understanding the history of the crossword puzzle helps solvers appreciate…

Alexander December 18, 2025

Crossword basics

What is a crossword puzzle and how does it work

A crossword puzzle is much more than a simple word game. For over a century, crosswords have entertained, educated, and challenged millions of people around the world. From newspapers and…

Alexander December 18, 2025

Solving skills