Crossing Words: A Word Game for Seniors
Word Games
Crossing Words is a word game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Two words cross on a letter they share. Find the letter where they can meet.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Crossing Words
- Tap Play now. Crossing Words opens right here in your web browser.
- Choose a level: Easy, Medium or Harder.
- Follow the line at the top of the screen. To begin, it says: “Tap the letter where FIG can cross the word.”
- Go at your own pace. There is never a time limit.
- Want a fresh start? Tap Start over at any time.
Three levels
- Easy: Short words that share one letter.
- Medium: Longer words.
- Harder: Two words must both cross the long word, on different letters.
Why people enjoy it
Crossing Words is a pleasant way to play with words for a few minutes, and the big letters are easy on the eyes. It is all about playing with words, at a gentle pace.
Questions
Is Crossing Words easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: Short words that share one letter. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Two words must both cross the long word, on different letters.
Can I play Crossing Words on a phone or tablet?
Yes. It works in the web browser on a phone, tablet or computer, with large text and big buttons. There is nothing to download.
What else is on ElderWit.com besides Crossing Words?
Crossing Words is one of 1,000+ games on ElderWit.com: word games, cards, trivia, puzzles, memory games and more, all with large print, calm screens and no ads.
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