This app assists with crossword puzzles by suggesting words based on known letters and wildcards. It supports multiple languages and English variants, with built-in dictionaries and a definition lookup feature.
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August 4, 2026
Stuck on a crossword puzzle? "Crossword Aide" can help. Just type the letters of the clue's answer that you already know and press the spacebar for those you don't. "Crossword Aide" will suggest words that could fit. Have the letters but not the order? Switch to Anagrams mode and "Crossword Aide" will find every word that uses the letters you typed. Solving a puzzle in a foreign language? We have you covered. "Crossword Aide" has dictionaries for English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian. We also include 4 variants of the English language dictionary so you can find words in American, British, Canadian, and Australian English. Dictionaries: English(US): 122,158 words (includes 3,000+ proper nouns) English(GB): 121,493 words (includes 3,000+ proper nouns) English(CA): 122,006 words (includes 3,000+ proper nouns) English(AU): 121,493 words (includes 3,000+ proper nouns) Spanish: 67,741 words French: 138,734 words German: 170,765 words Italian: 77,228 words Wildcards (Missing Letters mode): ? matches any letter * optionally matches any letter. Examples: FR?G would match "frog". **?ING would match "sing", "thing" and "spring". Anagram Examples: SILENT finds "listen" and "tinsel". SHARE finds "hears" and "shear". Other Features: Copy - Copy any word to the clipboard with a touch of a button. Define - If you don't know a word, press the define button. "Crossword Aide" will launch Google's dictionary or Google Translate as appropriate. (Also known as "Xword Aide" on your home screen.)
MoreCrossword Aide suggests words based on the letters you know and uses wildcards for unknown letters. It has extensive dictionaries for multiple languages and English variants to provide relevant word options.
Crossword Aide supports English (US, GB, CA, AU), Spanish, French, German, and Italian. Each dictionary contains a large number of words, with specific counts for proper nouns in English variants.
Yes, Crossword Aide includes dictionaries for Spanish, French, German, and Italian, making it ideal for solving puzzles in these languages. It can also launch Google Translate for definitions.
Crossword Aide uses '?' to match any single letter and '*' to optionally match any letter. These are useful for finding words of varying lengths and patterns.
Crossword Aide is a paid application, priced at $1.99. It does not appear to have any in-app purchases or subscriptions.
No, Crossword Aide is ad-free. As a paid application, it provides an uninterrupted user experience without advertisements.
Crossword Aide is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS operating systems.
The latest version of Crossword Aide, 1.2, was last updated on May 7, 2023. This indicates it receives periodic updates for maintenance and potential improvements.
