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CrossEights

The 8-letter word puzzle.

JavaScript is required to play

CrossEights is a quick, interactive word puzzle built for your browser. To fill the grid, check answers, and track your scores, we need JavaScript enabled.

Enable JavaScript & play Once enabled, refresh this page to start solving.

What makes it fun

No clues to decipher. It is all about recognizing patterns — like Wheel of Fortune meeting Sudoku. You fill letters, spot words, and watch the grid come together.
Quick to play. Most puzzles are solved in just a few minutes. No obscure words, no trivia knowledge, no crossword experience required.
Two editions to choose from. The Daily puzzle ramps in difficulty from Monday through the weekend, while the Rival edition lets you challenge other gamers head-to-head.
Scored, not just solved. Speed and accurate guesses earn the most points, so every move matters.
No app install needed. It runs right in your browser on desktop, tablet, or phone.

Interesting reads

Best daily word games beyond Wordle A short guide to the growing world of daily puzzles. What code-breaking puzzles and word games have in common Why pattern recognition matters in both fields. Why are words easier to read across than down? A quick look at the visual neuroscience behind crossword grids. 21,389 eight-letter words: a few things we learned Surprising patterns hidden inside the English language.