Observed arrival · 2026-08-31
DownAcross, a crossword with no losers
A cooperative crossword for two to eight people, sharing one grid without turns, clocks, or accidental erasure.
○Open
⊠Login
$Paid
†Ads
✦Pretty
●Pro
◎Niche
◉Human
⚑Risk
ƒJS
Field notes
A host chooses among six grid sizes, from 5 × 5 puzzles intended to take a few minutes to 21 × 21 puzzles described as a weekend project. Participants join through a six-character code or shared link and select individual colours. Correct squares become immutable, while answer credit goes to the player who places its last letter, preserving contribution even when a later crossing exposes an error. An iPhone version is described as in development rather than available.
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○OpenPublic substance visible
✦PrettyNotable craft visible
●ProPolished or operationally mature
◎NicheUnusually specific use
◉HumanPersonal, local, civic, or handmade
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