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Quiz/Trivia · Browser game

Crossword

Released June 16, 2025 (last year) · by The Atlantic

Also known as The Atlantic Crossword

Play on theatlantic.com ↗

Opens theatlantic.com in a new tab — it can’t run inside another page

About Crossword

A daily crossword puzzle that gets a little more challenging every day: Mondays are the easiest, with the biggest, most difficult puzzle on Sunday.

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  • Single player10,653
  • Puzzle2,849
  • Text2,191
  • Also on Android1,405
  • Also on iPad & iPhone1,054
  • Quiz/Trivia538
  • Non-fiction229
  • Daily Challenge145
  • Word Game133
  • Daily Content115
  • Word Puzzle37
  • Words36
  • Daily Games26
  • Crossword Puzzles22
  • Crossword6
  • Increasing Difficulty5

Crossword: questions and answers

Can I play Crossword in my browser?
Yes, on theatlantic.com. Crossword does not run inside other websites, so the Play button opens it in a new tab. There is nothing to install.
Who made Crossword?
Crossword was made by The Atlantic and came out in 2025.
Does Crossword work on phones and tablets?
Yes — Crossword works with a touch screen, so you can play it in a mobile browser.
What games are like Crossword?
If you like Crossword, try Linxicon, Categories and Proximity. There is a longer list on the “Games like Crossword” page.

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