Across Crossword Trainer

August 8, 2023

Maintenance update for iOS 16. Optimized for all iPad screen sizes.

April 2, 2020

Minimum iOS required raised to 11.x, since new updates to the App Store will not run on older (32-bit) iPads with iOS 10 or earlier. People with older iPads should see the last known running version v 4.1 available to them for install.

January 5, 2020

Minor UI fixes for iOS 13 compatibility

December 28, 2017

> Changed to Across Lite V4 Solving platform underneath with: (V4.0.3 is a maintenance release with minor fixes) + iOS 11 compatibility + Refreshed interface for easier content browsing, faster solving and customization + Multiple virtual keyboards in both orientations for left-handed and right-handed people + Expanded external keyboard functionality + Screen optimization for each iPad Pro size > Trainer content changes: + Minor editing of learning notes, an error in solution corrected + Puzzles converted to Across Lite PUZv3 format with style-formatted clues

December 20, 2017

Note: After installing this app, if you find the included crosswords missing, restart app by double pressing home button, sliding the app snapshot up to stop it and starting the app again from home screen. All crosswords will then become visible. This is only required the first time after you install. Will be fixed in an update. > Changed to Across Lite V4 Solving platform underneath with: (V4.0.2 is a maintenance release with minor fixes) + iOS 11 compatibility + Refreshed interface for easier content browsing, faster solving and customization + Multiple virtual keyboards in both orientations for left-handed and right-handed people + Expanded external keyboard functionality + Screen optimization for each iPad Pro size > Trainer content changes: + Minor editing of learning notes, an error in solution corrected + Puzzles converted to Across Lite PUZv3 format with style-formatted clues

October 21, 2017

> Changed to Across Lite V4 Solving platform underneath with: (V4.0.1 is a maintenance release with minor fixes) + iOS 11 compatibility + Refreshed interface for easier content browsing, faster solving and customization + Multiple virtual keyboards in both orientations for left-handed and right-handed people + Expanded external keyboard functionality + Screen optimization for each iPad Pro size > Trainer content changes: + Minor editing of learning notes, an error in solution corrected + Puzzles converted to Across Lite PUZv3 format with style-formatted clues

September 20, 2017

> Changed to Across Lite V4 Solving platform underneath with: + iOS 11 compatibility + Refreshed interface for easier content browsing, faster solving and customization + Multiple virtual keyboards in both orientations for left-handed and right-handed people + Expanded external keyboard functionality + Screen optimization for each iPad Pro size > Trainer content changes: + Minor editing of learning notes, an error in solution corrected + Puzzles converted to Across Lite PUZv3 format with style-formatted clues

October 30, 2013

Design refresh with optimizations for retina screens and non-retina screens iOS 7 compatibility Known bug fixes New restorable puzzle packs for purchase

November 30, 2011

A usable configuration with split keyboard in iOS5 (see note in Description); Improved erase movement

October 11, 2011

iOS 5 ready

Gaffney's Mini Puzzles

A collection of mini puzzles from the well-known and prolific constructor Matt Gaffney. Designed for clue solving practice, they start easy and increase in difficulty. Great for improving solving skills.

Beguiling Bogglers

A collection of 20 themed puzzles selected for theme-solving pleasure and skill development from published constructor Will Johnston. These are at easy-medium difficulty among published puzzles.

Confounding Challenges

A set of 10 challenging puzzles from published constructor Will Johnston to get your feet wet on harder puzzles and to see how ready you are from your training to take on the best of the challenging published puzzles.

Crosswords You Can Finish

Are you stumped by crosswords in the newspaper that you can’t finish? A collection of 60 published puzzles by popular constructor Randall J. Hartman hand-picked to challenge you but let you finish! Test your newly acquired skills.

Gaffney's Minis Practice Pack

A choice selection of Matt's daily minis from his popular site, conveniently available in one bundle. Perfect for practice after the lessons in this trainer. The 60+10 bonus puzzles increase in level of difficulty from easy to medium hard.

Jonesin' Omnibus

A collection of 60 professionally constructed crosswords from Matt Jones at medium level of difficulty to test your newly acquired skills from this app.