CrissCross Spelling Crosswords

CrissCross is a playful crossword app for learners practising their spelling. Sound out words, notice spelling patterns and build confidence through quick, satisfying puzzles. British and American English are both supported, with words and spellings tailored to each. Turn on Read Words Aloud to hear recorded pronunciations of supported words after solving them. WORDS TO EXPLORE Word Collections builds everyday vocabulary with familiar topics such as Animals, Food and Body. Spelling Patterns turns spelling into play, with Vowel Teams, Magic E, Bossy R, Silent Letters, Double Letters, Letter Pairs and Start Sounds. Word Playground adds a little wordplay, including Opposites, Mix-Ups, Plus One, Two Meanings, Hear Here and Tiny Words. CALM BY DESIGN CrissCross is made for focused play, without streaks or pressure. Open the app, enjoy a puzzle and celebrate a small win, then put the phone down. Four hints in each puzzle offer a little help when needed, and unfinished puzzles save automatically. No ads • No CrissCross account • No third-party analytics or advertising trackers • No push notifications • Works fully offline • Optional iCloud sync for solved puzzles PLAY YOUR WAY Choose a puzzle from a Topic, or try the Daily Challenges: • Daily Puzzle with a fresh crossword each day • Speed Run with a daily puzzle and an on-screen stopwatch • By Ear with a daily puzzle of spoken words to spell • Fix Mistaps with quick practice on words you've mistapped, once a few have built up Hints are available in every mode. SMALL WINS, CHEERFULLY UNLOCKED Earn achievements for completing puzzles, solving without hints and other milestones. Complete every puzzle in a Topic to earn its medal, then decorate it with satisfying patterns. Specific achievements also unlock new themes and app icons. The Starter Pack is free. Unlock more with optional, one-time Puzzle Pack purchases or choose Unlock All Puzzles. There are no subscriptions. Any new puzzles or Topics added to a Puzzle Pack you own are included automatically. Unlock All Puzzles also includes future purchasable Puzzle Packs.