Observed arrival · 2026-10-11
Rowlock, the crossword with no clues
Rowlock is a timed 5×5 word puzzle: unscramble each row, then use the crossing columns to work out the words.
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✦Pretty
●Pro
◎Niche
◉Human
⚑Risk
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- For
- Fans of word puzzles and crosswords
- Worth noticing
- Two rows hide a letter; players place a question mark, then name the missing letter.
Field notes
The instructions distinguish standard play from hard mode: standard play allows dragging and free letter checks, while hard mode requires spelling each row by tapping letters in order. A wrong word that breaks a column adds 10 seconds in hard mode; one the columns cannot yet rule out adds 3. The page displays Puzzle 0 and zero plays, and says anonymous play counts determine when the next puzzle appears.
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○OpenPublic substance visible
✦PrettyNotable craft visible
●ProPolished or operationally mature
◎NicheUnusually specific use
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