Picture Crossword
Look at the picture. Spell the word.
Play free on this website. No account or installation needed.
- Play online
- Your own pictures
- Vocabulary practice
Overview
Type a word and search for a picture, or upload your own. Choose 1 to 8 words and pictures, then let the game build several crossword layouts from your vocabulary.
Pick the arrangement you like best and start the game. Picture clues appear on the left and right, each with a number that matches the starting square in the crossword. The student looks at the picture and types the word.
Correct words turn green with a checkmark beside the picture, and their shared letters lock into the crossing words so they help solve the rest. Wrong answers stay editable so the student can try again.
Optional extras for class: a countdown timer with a +1 minute button, one-letter hints, and a “show first letter” setting for younger learners. Library pictures and words are remembered after refresh; your own uploads stay private for this session.
Features
Everything important at a glance — no hidden extras and no subscription.
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Your vocabulary pictures
Search by word or upload your own JPG, PNG or WebP files up to 5 MB each. Use 1–8 words.
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Choose your crossword
The game builds several arrangements and scores them for intersections and compactness. Pick your favourite, or regenerate for more.
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Picture clues, not answers
Each clue shows only a number and a picture. The student identifies the word and types the spelling.
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Optional timer
Turn the countdown on or off, choose 1, 2, 3, 5 or 10 minutes or a custom time, with a friendly +1 minute button for live lessons.
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Simple class settings
Turn hints on for a single revealed letter, or show the first letter of every word for younger students.
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Private personal uploads
Your own files stay on your device for this session. Library pictures and words are remembered after refresh.
System requirements
- Browser
- A recent browser with JavaScript enabled
- Pictures
- 1–8 JPG, PNG or WebP pictures, up to 5 MB each
- Controls
- Mouse, touch or keyboard
- Internet
- An internet connection to open the game on this website
- Installation
- None — play online in your browser
Version & updates
Current version 1.0.0 · last updated
- First online release with adaptive crossword generation, picture clues, timer, hints and first-letter support.
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