Palavras Cruzadas (Público)

About Palavras Cruzadas (Público)

Público has published Paulo Freixinho's crosswords since 1999, and in April 2020 it put them online, becoming, in its own words, the first Portuguese reference newspaper with an online crossword. A new grid appears every day and is the same as the one in the printed paper. Público presents it as a test of vocabulary and of knowledge of current affairs, and Freixinho has said he bases grids on the news, which keeps him close to the headlines.

Each puzzle is dated and credited (Da autoria de Paulo Freixinho). The grid sits beside lists of horizontal and vertical clues, and some clues about recent events come with a Saber mais link to the related Público article. A timer runs while you solve, there are help options (Ajudas) and a how-to-play guide, and you can share your result.

The crossword is marked as exclusive to subscribers on Público's games page, where it sits next to a Mini Palavras Cruzadas, Sopa de Letras, Sudoku, Palavreado, Antes e Depois and Letra a Mais.

It suits Portuguese readers who enjoy a full-size crossword with a news flavour.

How to play Palavras Cruzadas (Público)

1. Subscribe to Público and sign in.
2. Open Palavras Cruzadas from publico.pt/jogos and pick today's grid.
3. Select a horizontal or vertical clue and type the answer into the grid.
4. Use Ajudas if you are stuck, and follow Saber mais links to learn about the news behind a clue.

Tips

• Read the news clues first if you follow current affairs; they often unlock long answers.
• Short classic clues (Irmã, Casa, Apogeu) are quick wins for crossing letters.
• Keep the timer in mind but use Ajudas rather than leaving a corner blank.

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