Crossword (NZ Herald)
The NZ Herald's daily 15x15 general knowledge crossword, with the past week a click away.
Every day: A new 15x15 classic crossword every day, the same for all readers, with the previous six days also playable. New puzzle: Daily (New Zealand time).
The New Zealand Herald publishes a classic 15x15 crossword online every day, with straightforward clues of moderate difficulty. It is played in an embedded puzzle app that opens on today's grid and keeps the six previous days available. The page is part of NZ Herald Premium, so a subscription is needed.
About Crossword (NZ Herald)
This is the standard, non-cryptic crossword in the NZ Herald's Puzzles and Games section, next to its cryptic crossword, sudoku, code cracker and word search. The paper describes it as a test of general knowledge, with clues of a moderate difficulty level set in a 15x15 grid.
The puzzle runs in an interactive player supplied by PuzzleXperts. It opens on a screen showing today's date with a Today tile and one tile for each of the previous six days, so a missed puzzle from earlier in the week can still be solved. Inside the grid there are hints, undo, a pencil mode for tentative answers and options to check a word or letter.
Everyone who opens the page on a given day gets the same crossword. The page is marked as Premium, which means it sits behind the NZ Herald's digital subscription.
It suits New Zealand readers and anyone who likes a classic definition-style crossword rather than a cryptic one.
How to play Crossword (NZ Herald)
- Open the Crossword page on the NZ Herald and sign in with a Premium subscription.
- Choose Today, or one of the previous six days.
- Click a square or a clue and type your answer; the grid moves along the word.
- Use pencil mode for guesses, and hint or check options if you get stuck.
- Fill the whole grid to finish the day's puzzle.
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Tips
- Start with short answers and fill-in-the-blank clues, they open up crossings.
- Use pencil mode for answers you are not sure of.
- If you miss a day, go back to it from the weekday tiles.
Questions
Is the crossword the same for everyone?
Yes. It is a dated daily puzzle shown to all readers.
Is it free?
No. The page is an NZ Herald Premium article that requires a subscription.
Can I play earlier puzzles?
Yes. The player shows today plus the previous six days.
Is it a cryptic crossword?
No. The NZ Herald runs a separate daily cryptic crossword.
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