Crosstune
Crosstune mixes a crossword with a music quiz. Instead of written clues, each answer comes with a short clip and a hint about what to write.
- Clues
- Short song clips
- Answers
- Song titles, artist names and words from songs
- Tools
- Check, reveal and a timer
- Setters
- Each puzzle is credited to its maker
- Also on the site
- Unshuffle, put a song back together
- Price
- Free in the browser
- Category
- Music games, music trivia
How to play Crosstune
- Pick a clue
Choose an across or down clue. Each one says what to write, such as Song title or Artist name.
- Play the clip
Press play to hear the snippet for that clue.
- Fill the grid
Type the answer into the boxes. Crossing answers share letters, just like a normal crossword.
- Check, reveal or race the timer
Use check and reveal when stuck, or play against the timer.
How it differs from other song games
In Heardle or Bandle you guess one song a day. Crosstune gives you around a dozen clips at once, and the grid gives you a second way in. A song you cannot name might still fall out from three letters you got elsewhere. That makes it friendlier for people who know some music but not everything.
Grid habits that help
- Fill short answers first. Short artist names give letters to the long titles that cross them.
- Say a half remembered title out loud and count the letters.
- If a clip is only instruments, think about the era first, then the artist.
Answer types
| Answer | What to listen for |
|---|---|
| Song title | The hook or chorus |
| Artist | The voice |
| Lyric word | One clear word in the clip |
Crosstune tips
- Start with the clips you know at once and let the crossing letters help with the rest.
- Some clues ask for a word inside the song, not the title, so read the clue before you listen.
- Leave out spaces and punctuation in titles, as in any crossword.
Crosstune questions
Do I need to know a lot of music?
It helps, but the grid is generous. Crossing letters often fill a name you could not place from the clip.
Where do the clips come from?
The clips come from Apple Music, and each one links to the full song there.
Is there more than one Crosstune a day?
There is one crossword a day. The site also has Unshuffle, a mini game where you put a song back together.
Where can I get Crosstune hints today?
In the game. Check and reveal work square by square, so you can take as little help as you need.
Facts checked on 2026-11-09. Crosstune belongs to Crosstune. Megadle is not linked to it.