In a crossword-style grid, a crossing cell belongs to two answers. A word that fits one direction is only a candidate until the crossing answers remain consistent.
Use fixed positions before guessing
For an English three-letter entry with the pattern C_T, CAT and COT both fit the visible pattern. The clue, available letter pool or crossing word must resolve the middle letter. Different games use different dictionaries and may reject a real word that is not part of the puzzle. Follow the language and input rules displayed inside the game.
Try the steps
- Count the entry's cells and record confirmed crossing letters.
- Filter candidates by position and any supplied letter pool.
- Recheck both directions whenever a crossing letter changes.
Should I erase every word after one rejection?
No. First check spelling, length and the changed crossing. Preserve confirmed letters while reviewing uncertain entries. If the game provides no clues, use its board and letter constraints rather than inventing a definition.