Craft & Solve
Crosswords

Build puzzles with our visual grid editor, publish them for the world to solve, or dive into crosswords crafted by other constructors.

Everything you need to build & solve

From construction to solving, Zorbl has the tools for every crossword enthusiast.

Visual Grid Editor

Click to place blocks, type to fill letters. Rotational symmetry keeps your grid balanced automatically.

Solve & Compete

Tackle puzzles from other constructors. Your progress saves automatically so you can pick up right where you left off.

Import & Export

Import .ipuz files to get started fast. Support for standard and non-standard grid shapes, including diamonds and more.

Clue Library

See what other constructors wrote for the same answer. Draw inspiration from the community's collective creativity.

Any Grid Shape

Go beyond the classic square. Create diamond, irregular, and custom-shaped puzzles with void cell support.

Publish & Share

When your puzzle is ready, publish it with one click. Other users can discover and solve your creation.

How it works

1

Design your grid

Set your dimensions, place blocks, and fill in your answers using the visual editor.

2

Write your clues

Add clues for each answer. Browse the clue library for inspiration from other constructors.

3

Publish & solve

Hit publish to share your puzzle. Then explore and solve crosswords from the community.

Ready to get started?

Join Zorbl and start crafting or solving puzzles today.