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Crossonym

A daily synonym crossword: one given word, crossing synonyms, three mistakes.

What is Crossonym?

A daily synonym crossword: one given word, crossing synonyms, three mistakes. You are given today’s word. Each letter needs a synonym that crosses that letter. Type one letter at a time; it fills every synonym it appears in. Three mistakes end the puzzle. Standard and Hard share the day. An archive sits beside today. It belongs to the wider family of DLE games: compact browser puzzles that give players a repeatable challenge and a reason to return the next day.

How to play Crossonym

  1. Open today’s numbered puzzle. The given word is already placed down the middle.
  2. Type letters to complete a synonym for each letter of that word. A letter fills every place it belongs.
  3. Finish every synonym before three mistakes. Hard is a second daily board for the same date.

Why it is worth trying

Crossonym works well as a daily habit because a round usually takes 5-10 min. The rules are understandable in one session, but better pattern recognition can still improve future attempts.

Players who enjoy synonyms, crossword, daily word will find the closest fit here. The shared daily format also makes it easy to compare results with friends without requiring a long multiplayer session.

Crossonym FAQ

Is Crossonym a daily game?

Yes. Each numbered day has a shared Standard puzzle, with Hard beside it and an archive of earlier days.

Do I need an account?

No. Today’s puzzle plays in the browser without a sign-in.

Is this a regular crossword?

No. The given word is already known. You are filling synonyms that cross it, one letter at a time.