Palavras Cruzadas (O Globo)

About Palavras Cruzadas (O Globo)

O Globo's games page introduces its crossword as the print classic, now on your screen: a challenge that mixes vocabulary and culture. The puzzles run on the Agilmente platform, which supplies crosswords to newspapers across Latin America, and each grid is stored under its date.

The grid is 11 by 11, with around 19 Across and 19 Down clues. The clues are in Brazilian Portuguese and lean on local knowledge as well as definitions: on 2 October 2026 they included a classic of Bahian football and the fifth basic taste. Every player who opens the game on the same day gets the same grid.

A start card shows the day's date and a Jogar (play) button; the board has a timer and the usual tools for working through clues. A date bar above the game lists about five weeks of puzzles, and the next day's slot appears ahead of time, greyed out until it unlocks. O Globo's site shows subscription offers while you browse.

It suits Portuguese speakers who want a short daily crossword with a Brazilian flavour, and learners looking for vocabulary practice.

How to play Palavras Cruzadas (O Globo)

1. Open Palavras Cruzadas on O Globo Jogos and press Jogar.
2. Pick a square or a clue in the Across or Down list.
3. Type the answer in Portuguese; the grid moves along as you type.
4. Use crossing answers to fill letters you are unsure of.
5. Complete the grid, or choose an earlier date from the bar to play a missed day.

Tips

• Start with fill-in-the-blank clues, such as ones with ___ in them.
• Expect Brazilian references: football clubs, music, places and food come up often.
• Use the date bar to work through a few past grids; recurring answers come up often.
• If you are learning Portuguese, the crossword is a good way to pick up everyday vocabulary.

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