The Chemical Cipher
Moderate
How to play
- Objective: fill the grid so every across and down entry matches its clue.
- Controls: click a cell to select it, or click a clue in the lists below. Type letters to fill the active word; use arrow keys to move; press Backspace to delete and step back. Click a selected cell again, or press Tab, to switch between across and down where both apply.
- Submitting: there is no single "submit", check your work at any time with Check Letter / Word / Puzzle.
- Hints: select a clue, then reveal Hint 1, 2, or 3 in order. Each hint gives away more. Reveal Answer shows the answer and a short explanation.
- Solved cells that are correct show in green when checked; incorrect ones are boxed in red with a small ×.
Select a clue
Click any cell or clue to begin.