A few habits that help you beat the clock, puzzle after puzzle.
Start with the clue you know
You don't have to go in order. Skim the clues and fill in the one you're sure of first: every letter it gives you is a head start on the words that cross it.
Switch direction often
Stuck on an across word? Tap the square again to see its down clue. Crossing letters often make a hard word obvious.
Trust the short words
Three- and four-letter words are usually the easiest. Fill them in quickly to get letters into the longer words.
Look at the clue's shape
A plural clue means a plural answer, and a clue in the past tense means an answer in the past tense. "Got up" is AROSE, not RISE.
Watch for blanks
A clue with a blank, such as "Frying ___", is a phrase to finish. Say it out loud and the answer often jumps out.
If it's wrong, check the crossings
When the grid is full but not right, look for a word that's a real word across but makes no sense down. The mistake is usually where the two meet.
Keep an eye on the clock
The clock turns red in its last ten seconds, and every second left is a bonus point. If it runs out, don't give up: the puzzle is still worth its 100 points.
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