First Crossword

Read the clue, fill in the word

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First Crossword
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About First Crossword

A crossword built for children just starting to read. The words are short and familiar — cat, moon, boat, cake — and the clues say what the thing is rather than playing with language. Tap a square, read its clue, and tap the letters. A word turns green the moment it's right, so there's feedback on every answer instead of only at the end.

How to Play

  • Tap a square to see the clue for that word.
  • Tap the letters to fill it in.
  • Tap the same square again to switch between the across and the down word.
  • A word turns green when it's correct.

Tips & Tricks

  • Start with the word you're surest of — its letters help the words that cross it.
  • If a letter is already there, it's from a word you've solved.
  • Tapping a square twice swaps between across and down.

What Kids Learn

First Crossword is more than fun — it helps build real skills:

  • Reading simple clues
  • Spelling familiar words
  • Using crossing letters as evidence

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