Hard Crossword

Built especially for crossword puzzle aficionados looking for a highly demanding daily brain challenge!

Enjoy honing your crossword skills with this free daily crossword edited by Stan Newman, America's foremost expert in fine-tuning crosswords to a high level of toughness-but-fairness. Each of Stan's Hard Crosswords has a tricky theme, few easy clues, lots of subtle wordplay and misdirection, and require a broad range of general knowledge. So don't say we didn't warn you -- these are some seriously hard free online crosswords!

Every puzzle is a mental workout, with clues that will make you think outside the box. You'll need sharp reasoning and a solid vocabulary to crack the trickier clues.

As you tackle each puzzle, you'll improve your wordplay skills and gain satisfaction from solving even the toughest parts. It's a perfect game for crossword lovers who thrive on challenges. Good luck! 

The Hard Crossword features a regular-size crossword with a difficulty level that’s perfect for crossword experts. If you want to tackle a puzzle that requires maximum brainpower to solve challenging clues, the Hard Crossword is for you! See how long it takes you to solve!