The Two Minute Crossword points.......

[kk16012313]

Has anyone else questioned how points are awarded in this little crossword?  I finish it, correctly, no typos, in 9 to 10 seconds. Sometimes 7 seconds.  I still end up with 20,000 to 30,000 points less than the high for the day.  It's not a big deal.  I'm not a math genius by any means.  Just curious if anyone else has noticed.  

[sandy]

@kk16012313, For the 2-Minute Crossword, it’s really about speed + pattern recognition, and time isn’t the only thing impacting your score.

Most high scores come from:

• Jumping to the easiest clues first (short/common words)
• Working across and down together to reveal letters quickly
• Trusting your first instinct and not overthinking
• Playing regularly, so you start recognizing repeat clue patterns

On top of that, scoring also seems to factor in:

• Keeping momentum (no pauses between answers)
• Avoiding edits or backtracking — even small corrections can cost points
• A smooth, continuous solve from start to finish

A lot of top scores are likely near “perfect runs,” where everything is entered almost instantly without hesitation.

That said, finishing in 7–10 seconds is already incredibly fast — you’re absolutely in the top tier 👍

[kk16012313]

Thanks for the added info, Sandy! 

[lj9807492]

Yep, I've noticed that too. But, since it doesn't matter how much time it takes you to finish the puzzle, you still end up getting 150 points added to your rewards, so I just scratch my head and go on.

[kk16012313]

Thanks!  It's nice to know someone else has noticed.  I don't have to attribute it to my 'non-math' brain.  😁