Crosstext

Crosstext: A Clever Twist on Word Puzzle Gaming

Crosstext is a brain-teasing word puzzle that challenges both your vocabulary and strategic thinking. The goal seems simple: correctly form three horizontal and three vertical words on the game board—but achieving it in the fewest moves possible requires careful planning and logic.

Gameplay and How It Works

Crosstext uses a 6x6 letter grid, where the letters of the six target words are scattered randomly. To solve a puzzle, players swap letters—either by clicking two letters or dragging one onto another—until all words are perfectly aligned. While some puzzles can be completed in as few as eight moves, perfecting your solution demands attention to detail and strategic foresight.

The game features a clear color-coded system to guide your decisions:

• Green letters: Correctly positioned and locked in place.
• Yellow letters: Part of a word but in the wrong spot; careful repositioning is needed, especially at intersections.
• Gray letters: Not part of any horizontal or vertical word and should be moved elsewhere on the board.

Tips and Strategy

• Start with Intersections: Letters appearing in multiple words often unlock the fastest path to the solution.
• Use Color Guidance: Yellow and gray letters help identify where swaps will have the most impact.
• Focus on Strategy: Unlike hint-heavy games, Crosstext encourages logical thinking and careful planning.

Controls

• PC / Mouse: Click two letters to swap them or drag one letter onto another.
• Mobile/Touchscreen: Tap or drag letters to reposition them easily.

Similar Games

Fans of Crosstext may also enjoy Swople, Squares, and Word Slide, all of which combine wordplay with logic and puzzle-solving in creative formats.