Crossonym

What is Crossonym?

Crossonym is a daily word puzzle where you guess synonyms for the day's anchor word. The anchor word's letters are pre-revealed in every synonym, and you fill in the rest one letter at a time. A new puzzle is available each day.

Editor takes

There's a quiet thrill in watching a synonym bloom from a single shared letter—like a crossword clue finally clicking into place.

Three mistakes is a fair leash, but the letter-fill mechanic rewards guesswork over deduction—hardly a purist's puzzle.

How to play Crossonym

Type letters one at a time; each letter you guess fills every synonym that contains it. Complete all synonyms to win, but you only have three mistakes before the game ends. The anchor word's letters are already shown in each synonym, giving you a starting clue.

Tips & strategy

• Start with common vowels like A, E, and O to reveal many letters at once.
• Think of synonyms for the anchor word and use its pre-revealed letters as a scaffold.
• If you're stuck, try less common letters that might appear in only one or two words.
• Keep track of your mistakes—each wrong letter counts against your three allowed.
• Use the archive to practice past puzzles and get a feel for the game.

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