Alphadots

A word puzzle published by Bloomberg and constructed by Jeff Chen. Each puzzle pairs a crossword-style clue with a line chart in which the letters of the answer are plotted alphabetically on the vertical axis. Hints add horizontal baselines to the chart. Subscribers can access an archive of past puzzles.

How you play

Crossword

Languages

English

Daily puzzle

Yes

Unlimited mode

No

Archive

Yes

Made by

Bloomberg

• 8.5
  The Mini Crossword

  Fill a five-by-five crossword from short clues
  Play
• 7.9
  Minute Cryptic

  Solve a single cryptic crossword clue
  Play
• 7.7B
  Bracket City

  Solve nested bracketed clues to reveal a phrase
  Play
• 7.6
  The Guardian Cryptic Crossword

  Solve a full-size cryptic crossword
  Play
• 7.3
  LA Times Crossword

  Solve a full-size American-style crossword
  Play
• 6.8
  Gauntle

  Race through eleven mini puzzles on one timer
  Play
• 5.3
  Fourbe

  Solve four clues, then name what links them
  Play
• 5.0
  Guess The Phrase

  Solve nested clues to reveal a hidden phrase
  Play