Sheffer Crossword

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The syndicated Sheffer crossword, a new grid every day.

on arkadium.com

Sheffer Crossword in play on Arkadium: an empty grid with 15 Across, So or thus, highlighted, Across and Down clue lists on the right, a timer and Check, Reveal and Print buttons

The Sheffer Crossword is a daily syndicated crossword, played free on Arkadium. Arkadium describes it as a puzzle for players of all ages and abilities, with a new grid every day.

About Sheffer Crossword

The Sheffer Crossword is a syndicated daily newspaper crossword that Arkadium carries online among its King Features puzzles, next to the Thomas Joseph Crossword. Arkadium describes it as appealing to players of all ages and aptitudes.

The rules are the usual ones: use the clues to think of words and fill them across and down. Arkadium's player puts the grid beside the clue list and offers check and reveal tools when you get stuck.

It is free in the browser with ads. It suits solvers who know it from the newspaper and want to keep up with it online every day.

How to play Sheffer Crossword

Open the game and pick today's puzzle, or an earlier one if the game offers its archive.
Click a square or a clue to choose an across or down entry.
Type your answers and use the crossing words to confirm them.
Use Check or Reveal on a letter, a word or the whole grid if you get stuck.

Screenshots

Sheffer Crossword title art: the words Sheffer Crossword in yellow on a dark band across an orange and yellow filled crossword grid

Tips

Start with the clues you are sure of and build out through the crossings.
Short three- and four-letter entries recur often in syndicated crosswords; learn the regulars.
Reveal a letter rather than a word to keep most of the solve.