Do the crossword, and use the hints without guilt
Open a fresh crossword every morning, play patience without shuffling, and use the hint buttons without a shred of guilt.
The puzzle page was the best part of the paper, and it is the one part that is better on a screen: a fresh crossword every day, and several thousand old ones behind it.
Key points
- Open a fresh crossword every morning, and thousands of old ones
- Type an answer and check one clue without checking the lot
- Use every hint on offer, because nothing is scored
What to remember
- Press the clue, type the word, check it. The same three moves in every crossword app.
- Hints are part of the puzzle, not a failure of it.
Try this
Do one quick crossword tomorrow morning with the paper put away. Use the check button as often as you like.
Practice: Do the crossword, and use the hints without guilt. Your first lesson is free, with no account or card; the rest are part of a Lantern plan. Interactive lessons require JavaScript.