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Crosswords & arrowwords

Cross words using clues, or find the definitions inside the grid. Each language has its own vocabulary.

Rules for the Montelana web version.

Set up this game

Set up the game

Open the game, choose a language and difficulty, then press Start playing. Play directly on your device: no room, QR code or account is needed. The board adapts to phones, tablets and computers.

The language stays fixed until the game ends.

How to play

Choose Crossword for a clue list, or Arrowword for definitions inside the grid with directional arrows. Select a word and fill its cells. Crossing words share letters or characters. Each language uses its own vocabulary and clues.

Use touch controls or the keyboard. Check reviews your entries and Hint helps you advance. Erase and Undo let you correct a move. In an arrowword, select a clue to read it enlarged; scroll the grid within its panel if needed.

Scoring and winning

The puzzle ends when every required cell is correct. In Nonograms only the filled pattern matters: you need not mark every empty cell with X. The clock records time without a limit or competition. Hints are optional. After finishing, choose a new puzzle and change language if desired.

New puzzle

This game lives in this tab. Reloading or leaving discards progress.

New puzzle lets you end the current game after confirmation. Rotating your device does not restart the game or change its language. The manual opens in another tab to preserve the puzzle. For comments or corrections visit manuelmontiel.com.