The crossword screenshot solver

1. Pick the puzzle date. Choose the publication date of the crossword you played so we can load the right puzzle.
2. Upload a screenshot. A photo of the grid with your entered letters is all we need.
3. See the mismatches. Squares that don’t match the solution are highlighted. The correct letters stay hidden.
4. Fix it your way. Correct squares right on the board, or reveal a single letter or a full answer — only when you choose.

A crossword you’re halfway through is a terrible thing to retype. A screenshot captures the grid and every letter you’ve entered in one tap, so checking for mistakes takes seconds instead of minutes — and there’s no chance of transcribing the wrong letter into the wrong square.

Your screenshot is used to check your puzzle and is not kept longer than necessary.

There’s no account and no sign-up. You upload a screenshot, you get your check, and you’re done.

• Make sure the whole grid is visible, edge to edge.
• Keep the letters you’ve entered on screen — those are what get checked.
• Avoid glare and heavy shadows over the grid.
• Crop out notifications or other apps if you can.

The screenshot solver currently works with the New York Times daily crossword. More about NYT crossword help.