# Acrostic Crossword Puzzles — Crossword Meets Cryptogram > Acrostic crossword puzzles reveal hidden quotes through cryptogram-style clue solving. (iPhone/iPad app by Egghead Games LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acrostic-crossword-puzzles/id580847667 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Egghead Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/809161928) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Puzzle, Word - Price: $5.99 with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.80/5 from 1,539 App Store ratings · 96 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 26 MB - Languages: American English, European Spanish - Released: 2012-12-13 - Data updated: 2026-09-07 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acrostic-crossword-puzzles/id580847667/reviews.md ## What is Acrostic Crossword Puzzles? Acrostic puzzles are crosswords with a twist: find the hidden quote. This combination of crossword and cryptogram provides an entertaining brain workout. Each letter in the quote is linked to a letter in one of the clue answers. As you fill in more and more answers, more letters will begin to fill the quote grid, until eventually the entire quote is revealed. Once the quote is partially filled in, you can also do this process in reverse – each letter you add to the quote will fill in the corresponding letter in the clue answers. By working back-and-forth, eventually the entire quote and all clue answers will be revealed. The app includes 60 free quality puzzles with no ads, ever. They range from beginner to expert from renowned publishers like Acrostica, Acrostics by Cyn, Lovatts Puzzles, PennyPress Anacrostics, Puzzle Baron and Spanish language puzzles from Tav Ripo. Additional puzzle packs containing 48 to 50 puzzles are available for a small fee; the full library is 7100 puzzles! Advanced play features include automatic grid updating and indexing, see related cells, multi-level undo, remove errors, and hints. A wide range of difficulty levels will challenge beginners and seasoned players alike. If you like word games, crosswords or cryptograms, acrostic puzzles are a fun way to exercise your brain! Quality Software by Egghead Games. Contact us at support@eggheadgames.com or www.eggheadgames.com. We stand by our products and will happily refund your purchase if you’re not completely happy. ## Key features - Hidden quote revelation - Crossword and cryptogram blend - Automatic grid updating - Multi-level undo - Error removal - Hint system ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: $5.99. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | PennyPress Vol 2 | $4.99 | one-time | | Puzzle Baron Acrostics - v2 | $4.99 | one-time | | Puzzle Baron Volume 3 | $4.99 | one-time | | Puzzle Baron Volume 4 | $4.99 | one-time | | Puzzle Baron Volume 5 | $4.99 | one-time | | Puzzle Baron Volume 6 | $4.99 | one-time | | Puzzle Baron Volume 7 | $4.99 | one-time | | Puzzle Baron Volume 8 | $4.99 | one-time | | Puzzle Baron Volume 1 | $4.99 | one-time | | Acrostica I - 48 puzzles | $7.99 | one-time | | Anarostics by PennyPress Vol 1 | $4.99 | one-time | | Puzzle Baron Volume 9 | $3.99 | one-time | ## Chart rankings - #64 in Top Paid · Word (US App Store) ## Recent user reviews (10 of 96) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acrostic-crossword-puzzles/id580847667/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Anacrostica *2026-06-03, version 5.1.1* This is my favorite type of word puzzle, and I’ve been doing the paper version for years. I love the way this digitized version lets you experiment with words and do an easy erasure and re-do. ### 5/5 — Best of the Best *2025-03-17* I have played these Acrostic games by Egghead for years and absolutely love them. The format of the puzzles runs smoothly and I like the fact you can have a little help if you want it. The content of each puzzle is interesting and often amusing. A good form of entertainment that keeps me on my toes mentally. I had a problem with my iPad and lost all of my purchases. Egghead responded immediately and restored everything right away. Good people to work with. ### 5/5 — Love This App *2025-02-27* This is one of my favorite apps. Really like the different challenge levels. My favorite game is Acrostics by Cyn. Would like to see more of those. If you like word games and haven’t yet tried an acrostic, you should give this one a try. When I recently had a problem with the game not opening, I couldn’t believe how responsive Michael was. He had the problem fixed in no time. Really appreciate it! ### 5/5 — Great game *2025-02-14, version 4.11.4* This is a great acrostic app. I’ve bought dozens of puzzle packs. Tech support is very good too. They went to great lengths to help me with a problem. ### 4/5 — Great game but recent store reorganization broke it *2025-01-18* This is a great acrostic app, but the rewrite of its Store page prevents me from buying any puzzle packs, rendering the app useless. Most of the multi-pack sources have reset at volume 1. I can’t see which volumes I’ve purchased, or find unpurchased packs to buy them. It’s a shame because I really enjoyed the app and bought dozens of puzzle packs. **Developer response:** Oh no! This wasn't our intent. Please email us at support@eggheadgames.com and we'll give you coupons to get past this problem. We upgraded to Apple's latest purchasing code and somehow in some weird corner case, it seems some volume 1 purchases were lost which seems to be causing this. We can usually fix it with a coupon or few. Again, apologies for this! ### 5/5 — Love these puzzles *2025-01-14, version 4.11.4* Over 40 yrs ago, my mother, sister & I would sit around and solve these puzzles only using printed puzzle books. Later when both mom and sis passed away, I didn’t bother. Now that I am retired and need exercise my little brain cells and to conserve our trees, I found this app. Boy, so easy and thoroughly enjoyable. Keep them coming….. ### 3/5 — Great app but I’ve run out of games *2025-01-07* I been happily using this app for several years and played each puzzle at least twice. But they don’t seem to be adding anymore puzzles. When I attempted to email them from their service page, after I’d filled out the email form it told me that using that form was forbidden (say what?). Anyway, I’d love it if they’d add some more acrostic collections but I guess I’ll have to find another app. Ce la vie! **Developer response:** Edit: we've found and fixed the problem with the form. Apologies for that! Original: Hi there! We’re here! You can email support@eggheadgames.com directly anytime. Sorry our form was not working. We will look at that asap! We are constantly adding new volumes but the rate varies by publisher. Please contact us and let us know which ones you’re looking for. Thanks, Michael ### 5/5 — This is the only game I play on my phone *2024-04-28* It’s how I get to sleep at night, the only thing that helps my insomnia. I play it for 30-45 minutes and it wears my brain out enough to finally sleep. Works better than melatonin. Wish they had anagram magic squares as a game app though. That on is my favorite Penny Press game. ### 5/5 — Acrostic Puzzles *2024-03-25, version 4.10.6* The PennyPress acrostics are not as satisfying as the other brand. ### 5/5 — Great variety of difficulty *2024-03-23, version 4.10.6* Really enjoyed these puzzles ## Frequently asked questions about Acrostic Crossword Puzzles ### What is an acrostic crossword puzzle? An acrostic crossword puzzle is a word game that combines elements of traditional crosswords and cryptograms. You solve clues to fill in answers, and each letter in the revealed quote is linked to a letter within those answers. As you solve more clues, the hidden quote gradually appears. ### What kind of puzzles are included? The app offers 60 free puzzles from renowned publishers, ranging in difficulty from beginner to expert. Additional puzzle packs with 48 to 50 puzzles each are available for purchase, with a total library of over 7100 puzzles. ### How much does the app cost? The app itself is free to download and includes 60 puzzles at no cost, with no advertisements. Additional puzzle packs can be purchased for a small fee. ### What are the advanced play features? Advanced features include automatic grid updating and indexing, the ability to see related cells, multi-level undo functionality, an option to remove errors, and a hint system to assist players. ### Who is this app best suited for? This app is ideal for anyone who enjoys word games, crosswords, cryptograms, or any activity that provides a mental workout. It caters to both beginners looking for a new challenge and seasoned puzzle enthusiasts. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 5.2.3 — 2026-08-07 New puzzles from Penny Dell - volumes 53-58. A few people have run out and got in touch, so Penny Dell provided some more. Happy puzzling! As always, email support@eggheadgames.com any time with questions or suggestions. We love to hear from you! ### 5.2.1 — 2026-07-13 Fixes a "disappearing volume 1" bug for people who purchased before Sept 2016. Improved a clue in the recently released CynAcrostics Volume 12. Adds June solving time updates. As always, email support@eggheadgames.com any time with questions or suggestions. We love to hear from you! ### 5.2.0 — 2026-07-01 Updated solving stats: newer volumes now have expert times from our busy solvers! Your Solved puzzles will update with badges if you earned them! As always, email support@eggheadgames.com any time with questions or suggestions. We love to hear from you! ### 5.1.1 — 2026-05-13 Blast off with CynAcrostics Volume 12: Far Out! Fan-favorite "acrostaholic" Cynthia (Cyn) Morris is back with 50 brand-new, meticulously crafted puzzles — and this time, she's taking you to outer space! How far away is space? What does it smell like? Why is it silent? How might our universe end? Each themed puzzle hides a fascinating space-centric quotation, with clues and answers cleverly tied to the solution for eagle-eyed solvers to spot along the way. Sharpen your pencil, put on your thinking cap, and get ready for hours of "cyntillating" fun! Email us anytime at support@eggheadgames.com, and if you can include a screenshot, that's often especially helpful! ### 5.1.0 — 2026-05-04 Tap a section header to drill into a category, see just those puzzles and quickly scroll up and down (e.g. to find a specific volume). On the More tab, tap the section header for Solved puzzles, then Select and easily clear them all to replay. 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