About The Straits Crossword
The Straits Crossword is a free-to-play crossword puzzle website with a distinctly Malaysian flavour. Every puzzle is themed around the people, places, food, and nature of Malaysia and Southeast Asia — from Penang hill to sambal, from hornbills to batik.
We believe crosswords should be:
- Free — no paywalls, no subscriptions, no login required.
- Accessible — works on phones, tablets, and laptops.
- Inclusive — standard English with Malaysian references anyone can enjoy.
- Fun — daily puzzles keep your brain sharp and your streak alive.
Why "Straits"?
The name comes from the Strait of Malacca, the historic waterway that shaped Malaysia's trade, culture, and cuisine for centuries. It's where East meets West, where Malay, Chinese, Indian, and Peranakan traditions mingle — just like the clues in our puzzles.
The Puzzles
Each puzzle is a standard 15×15 grid with interlocking Across and Down answers. We use machine-validated grids with proper symmetry, connectivity, and crossing checks. The word bank is hand-curated, and clues are written in clear, standard English. A new daily puzzle appears every morning at 6am MYT.
Technology
The site is built with plain HTML, CSS, and JavaScript — no frameworks, no build tools, no bloat. Puzzles are generated by a Python pipeline and served as static JSON files. The leaderboard uses Supabase for secure, anonymous score submission. The whole thing runs at zero monthly cost (just the domain).
Contact
Have feedback, suggestions, or spotted a mistake? We'd love to hear from you.
Privacy
We take your privacy seriously. The only data we store is the nickname you voluntarily submit with your score. Read our full Privacy Policy.