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Games

General Questions

  • The puzzle does not launch for me. How can I ensure it appears?
  • Why does the crossword look different?
  • Has the crossword content changed?
  • Is the Mini Crossword still free?
  • How do I make the puzzle bigger on my screen?

History & Archives

  • Why isn’t my progress being saved?
  • How do I access archived puzzles?
  • What happened to my crossword history?
  • What happened to the old Mini Crossword?

Puzzle Features & Settings

  • What do all the settings do?
  • Why aren't my settings being saved?
  • Why is the share button gone?

Printing the puzzle

  • How do I print the crossword?
  • How do I make the printed puzzle bigger?
  • Why can’t I print a solution grid?
  • Why can't I customize the print layout anymore?
  • Why are letters sometimes entered in lowercase?

Timer & Scoring

  • How does the timer work?
  • Why did extra time get added to my clock?
  • Can I reset the timer?

Mobile & Tablet Issues

  • How do I remove the on-screen keyboard if I don’t need it?
  • The puzzle doesn’t fit on my screen without scrolling up and down.
  • Why can't I use some of the keys on my tablet?
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