# CrossEights™

> A quick crossword-style word puzzle. Fill an 8×8 grid with 8 interconnected eight-letter words (4 across, 4 down). Earn points, climb leaderboards, and challenge rivals.

CrossEights is a free browser-based word puzzle by Beyond The Fossils. Players use vowel and consonant hints to reveal letters, then complete eight interconnected eight-letter words. Scoring rewards self-solved letters and unused hint rounds. A separate Daily mode (one shared puzzle per day) is available at crosseightsdaily.com.

## Pages

- [Play](/): The main puzzle — a new 8×8 grid each session.
- [How to Play](/how-to-play): Rules, scoring, and hint mechanics.
- [Leaderboard](/leaderboard): Top scores across time windows and difficulty tiers.
- [Statistics](/statistics): Personal stats, history, and progress.
- [Rivals](/rivals): Head-to-head records against other players.
- [Player Map](/map): Global map of where players are solving from.
- [FAQ](/faq): Common questions about gameplay, accounts, and scoring.
- [Blog](/blog): Product updates, new features, and design notes.
- [Feedback](/feedback): Send feedback or report issues.
- [Contact](/contact): Get in touch with the team.

## Optional

- [Privacy](/privacy): Privacy policy.
- [Terms](/terms): Terms of service.