Crossword Guides & How-Tos
Short, practical answers to the questions solvers actually ask — printing, solving, and paper. The puzzles themselves live in the printable crossword library.
All Guides
- Best Paper for Printing Puzzles
What paper should you print puzzles on? Copy paper, cardstock, or recycled — a plain-English guide, with classroom and erasable-reuse tips.
- How to Print Crossword Puzzles: Letter or A4
Step-by-step guide to printing crossword puzzles at home or school: letter vs A4 paper, answer keys, PDF download, and fixing shrinking or cut-off grids.
- How to Solve a Crossword Puzzle
New to crosswords? Learn how the grid works and seven practical tips for finishing your first puzzle without peeking at the answers.