The Knowledge Compass Crossword

The Knowledge Compass is a medium English-language crossword with 30 clues. A mixed Brain Boost with words, everyday knowledge and fresh connections

10 × 10 grid. Play free as a guest, with no download.

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Across

1. Worker skilled in building with stone or brick
6. Give a film a scathing review
9. First letter of the Greek alphabet
10. Official's right-hand helper
11. Hold tightly together
12. Not fast
13. Kept out of sight, in the past
14. From the boat to dry land
16. Single-dollar bills, informally
18. One who puts food away
19. Organized around a specific subject or style
21. Startled into a fearful state
23. Looked for items to acquire
24. Less difficult
25. Compensation or action intended to make up for a wrong

Down

1. Overly assertive in a traditional manner
2. Exhausted, or committed for the whole poker stake (3,2)
3. Garden tool with a flat digging blade
4. SI unit of electrical resistance
5. California valley associated with vineyards
6. Steered through the skies or waters
7. Held in high regard
8. More recent than another version
10. Feeling internal regret for one's actions
15. Those on a quest for knowledge or truth
17. Visit briefly (4,2)
20. Wished for a desired outcome
21. A deceptive imitation
22. Put forward a question, or sit for a portrait
23. Traditional name for a dark lunar plain

How to play

Select a square, read its clue and enter your answer. Help offers a clue nudge; Check word checks your selected answer. Finish to challenge a friend on this same crossword.