Crosswords: Letters from a Box

There's something deeply satisfying about turning a random pile of letters into actual words, especially when it makes you feel a tiny bit like a genius. This cosy word puzzle blends classic crossword solving with a clever letter management system, giving you a fresh take on traditional word games. Instead of simply typing answers, you'll build each word by selecting or dragging letters from your palette onto the board, almost like playing a cross between Scrabble, Wheel of Fortune and a daily newspaper crossword. Every puzzle includes clues that can be enlarged with a tap, including image clues that add extra variety, while the magic letter box keeps supplying new letters when your tray has room. The difficulty gradually increases, making it perfect whether you're a casual word search fan or someone who secretly dreams of dominating a spelling bee. Daily rewards encourage regular visits, competitive leaderboards let you compare your progress against other players, and customisable background themes add a pleasant personal touch. If your brain decides to go on strike halfway through a particularly stubborn clue, you can spend coins or watch a short ad to reveal helpful hints and keep the momentum going. Fun fact: the world's oldest known crossword puzzle was published in 1913 by journalist Arthur Wynne, and he originally called it a 'Word-Cross' before a printing mistake accidentally created the term 'Cross-Word', which somehow stuck forever. It's a wonderfully relaxing way to exercise your memory, vocabulary and pattern recognition skills while enjoying the same kind of satisfying mental workout that fans of Wordscapes, CodyCross and traditional newspaper puzzles already love.