How to solve a puzzle


 

How to solve a puzzle
To solve a Crisscross Word puzzle, proceed as follows:

You can stop the puzzle with the Stop button (if shown). If you go beyond the alloted time, the software stops the puzzle automatically and displays all the words and your score.

 

Maximum number of attempts for each word
You are allowed a maximum number of attempts for each word. This number is equal to its level of difficulty plus 2. In the simplest case where there is no clue for a word, the level of difficulty is 1, so you have 3 tries. After 3 wrong answers, an error message appears indicating you have exhausted all the possible attempts. The correct word then appears in the puzzle in red.

Of course, you will not receive any points for this word.

 

To obtain clues
To obtain a clue for a selected definition, proceed as follows:

N.B. If no clues are available, check the puzzle options.

 

How to pause
To stop the puzzle chronometer temporarily, proceed as follows:

 

How to start over
To start a Crisscross Words puzzle over, proceed as follows:

 

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