How to Solve Skeleton Crosswords

This video outlines what a skeleton crossword (also known as a diagramless crossword) is, and how to solve it.

You can try the example puzzle here:
wordypuzzle.com/sampleskeletoncrossword.html

Note that this video uses a British style of crossword grid, with standard rotational symmetry.

The video outlines that using the hints provided in the grid, together with the knowledge that the grid is symmetrical, are key elements of making progress and solving the puzzle, together with gleaning as much information as you can from the clues, making educated guesses, and being prepared to backtrack if you make a mistake.

We hope you enjoy this video and find it useful, particularly if you are new to solving skeleton crosswords or looking to solve a skeleton puzzle for the first time but are unsure how to get started.