Fill the white cells using the short definitions written inside the black cells of the grid.
Each black cell contains a definition and an arrow pointing right or down. Fill the white cells in that direction with the word the definition describes.
Start with the shortest answers to unlock crossings fast. Because definitions are literal, think of exact synonyms rather than wordplay.
Yes, completely free in your browser, no download and no account required.
The clues are written inside the grid, in the black cells, each with an arrow showing the direction of the answer — no side clue lists.
Yes, the grid and all definitions are in Spanish, which makes it great practice for learners too.
Yes, a fresh autodefinido is published daily.
Autodefinido is a free daily crossword with a brilliant twist borrowed from Spanish puzzle magazines: the clues live inside the grid itself. Instead of reading long clue lists beside the board, you find short definitions written in the black cells, each marked with an arrow pointing right or down to the answer it defines. Everything you need is right there on the board, which makes the format wonderfully compact and self-contained. Each day brings a brand-new Spanish grid with fresh definitions, so the challenge never repeats. Solving an autodefinido is a different mental exercise from a classic crossword: the short in-grid definitions are often playful and literal, rewarding precise vocabulary and flexible thinking rather than encyclopedic trivia. The interface works with mouse and touch, physical and on-screen keyboards, and intersecting words validate each other as the grid fills. The autodefinido format has been a beloved staple of Spanish puzzle magazines for decades, prized for its elegance: a complete crossword with zero external clutter. This digital version honors that tradition while adding comforts paper never had — instant validation, responsive cells and an on-screen keyboard that travels with you. Teachers particularly value it as a classroom tool, since every definition doubles as a micro-lesson in Spanish vocabulary.