Crossword help that doesn't spoil the puzzle

Something feels off, but you can’t find the problem? Upload a screenshot of your crossword and CrosswordAlly compares the letters you entered against the published solution. You see exactly which squares don’t match — and nothing else.

The correct letters stay hidden unless you ask for them, so a quick mistake check never turns into an accidental answer reveal. How the screenshot solver works

Once you know where the mistake is, you stay in control of how much help you get. Fix the square yourself, reveal a single letter, or reveal the full answer — each step only happens when you choose it.

Stuck on one clue rather than the whole grid? The clue lookup searches our puzzle collection for matching clues. If it finds a match, you can reveal a letter or the answer — only when you ask.

The screenshot checker currently works with the New York Times daily crossword — you pick the puzzle’s publication date before uploading. See NYT crossword help for details.