Scandinavian Crosswords Online
ScandiCross brings the classic Swedish-style crossword (also known as an arroword) to your browser and tablet. Every clue sits right inside the grid, words criss-cross to fill the whole page, and you can type your answers or write them by hand with a stylus.
WHY SCANDICROSS
English · Greek · German
Play the same Scandinavian grid in three languages, with hand-tuned clue dictionaries for each.
Write with your stylus
Fill the grid with real handwriting on tablets and phones. Your ink stays on the page, and the letter is recognized automatically.
Three difficulty levels
From a relaxed easy grid to a dense hard challenge — every puzzle is generated fresh, never repeated.
Personal statistics
Track your solve times and completions per difficulty, and keep your place with saved crosswords.
HOW TO PLAY
1. Pick language & level
Choose English, Greek or German, then easy, medium or hard. A fresh grid is generated just for you.
2. Follow the arrows
Each clue sits in its own square with an arrow pointing to its word. Fill every word the arrows name.
3. Type or write
Use the on-screen keyboard, or switch to pen mode and write each letter directly in the box.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is a Scandinavian crossword?
It is the classic Swedish-style grid also known as an arroword: instead of a separate clue list, each clue sits inside the grid with an arrow pointing to its word. Words cross each other until the whole grid is filled.
Is ScandiCross free to play?
Yes. Freshly generated puzzles at all three difficulty levels are free. An optional premium subscription ($1.99/month) adds cloud-saved crosswords and ad-free play.
Do I need an account?
Yes, playing requires a free account so your statistics and saved crosswords stay yours. Creating one is free — sign up with email, Google or Apple in under a minute. Premium is optional: for $1.99/month it adds five cloud-saved crosswords and ad-free play.
Can I write answers with a stylus?
Yes. On tablets and phones you can switch to pen mode and write each letter directly in its box. Your ink stays visible on the grid and the letter is recognized automatically.
How do I erase letters?
Double-tap a letter box to erase just that letter, or press and hold a box to erase its whole word at once. Both gestures work in keyboard and pen mode, and Undo brings everything back.
Which languages are supported?
English, Greek and German, each with its own clue dictionary. You can switch language at any time.
Does it work on phones?
Yes. ScandiCross runs in your browser on phones, tablets and desktops, so the same puzzle follows you across devices.
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Save up to five unfinished crosswords to the cloud and play completely ad-free across all your devices.
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