# Crossword Aide — Multilingual Puzzle Solver > Multilingual crossword puzzle solver with wildcard support and extensive dictionaries. (iPhone/iPad app by Save The Machine.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-aide/id388762477 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Save The Machine](https://appshunter.io/developer/1250576686) - Category: Games, Reference, Puzzle, Word - Price: $1.99 - Rating: 3.00/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 14 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 12 MB - Languages: American English, European Spanish, Italian, German (Germany), French (France) - Released: 2010-08-30 - Data updated: 2026-08-24 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-aide/id388762477/reviews.md ## What is Crossword Aide? 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.) ## Key features - Word suggestions based on known letters - Wildcard support for unknown letters - Multilingual dictionaries (English, Spanish, French, German, Italian) - Multiple English variants (US, GB, CA, AU) - Copy word to clipboard - Define unknown words via Google ## Chart rankings - #136 in Top Paid · Word (US App Store) ## Recent user reviews (10 of 14) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-aide/id388762477/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Nul *2015-09-18* Ne fonctionne pas j'ai payé pour rien c'est inadmissible ### 1/5 — X word *2015-01-13* Useless could not open it how do o get my money back ### 1/5 — Déception *2014-11-21* Cette app liquation ne fonctionne pas. L'écran se bloque et il ne passe plus rien. SAV? Philippe ### 1/5 — Pas fiable et imprécis *2013-01-08* Le résultat de la recherche est très aléatoire. Des mots très simples et l'application ne retrouve rien. ### 1/5 — :( *2012-08-01, version 1.0.1* Kein Lexikon im eigentlichen Sinne. Findet nur Wörter anhand vorhandener Buchstaben. ### 5/5 — Review *2012-07-13* Very useful! ### 1/5 — X word solver *2012-06-10* Compared to Bradford solver it's rubbish. ### 1/5 — Leider grottenschlecht *2012-05-07, version 1.0.1* Ist kein klassisches Kreuzworträtsellexikon, sondern will Wörter anhand der Buchstaben finden, die man schon hat. Leider kennt es aber nur etwa ein Wort von 15 gesuchten, daher NUTZLOS und absolut KEINE Kaufempfehlung! Empfehle stattdessen (kostenlos!): 'Rätsellexikon' von Andreas Bricelj ### 4/5 — Crossword *2011-12-23* Great app, very enjoyable.... ### 3/5 — Leider schon einige Wörter nicht gefunden *2011-08-22, version 1.0.1* Daher bis jetzt nur 3 Sterne. Ansonsten ganz gut. ## Frequently asked questions about Crossword Aide ### How does Crossword Aide help solve puzzles? Crossword 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. ### What languages does Crossword Aide support? 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. ### Can Crossword Aide help with foreign language puzzles? 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. ### What are the wildcard characters in Crossword Aide? 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. ### How much does Crossword Aide cost? Crossword Aide is a paid application, priced at $1.99. It does not appear to have any in-app purchases or subscriptions. ### Does Crossword Aide have ads? No, Crossword Aide is ad-free. As a paid application, it provides an uninterrupted user experience without advertisements. ### What devices is Crossword Aide compatible with? Crossword Aide is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS operating systems. ### How often is Crossword Aide updated? 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. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.3 — 2026-08-04 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.) ### 1.2 — 2023-05-07 - Updated to work on the latest iOS Versions - Various minor usability improvements ### 1.1 — 2015-02-10 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Now works with iOS 7 and iOS 8. Takes advantage of the extra space available on iPhone 5, 6 and 6+ ### 1.0.1 — 2010-09-18 Upon first launch, the app always gave results in English, not in the selected language. A manual language change was necessary to get the expected results. This issue has been fixed. ### 1.0 — 2010-08-30 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Crossword Aide | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Pong-RT](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pong-rt/id6474062979) | 4.3 (7) | Free | Games | | [Math Vs Undead: Math Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-vs-undead-math-game/id687283022) | 4.3 (148) | Free | Games | | [Word Detective](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-detective/id940075901) | 3.6 (5) | Free | Games | | [Scramgram Timed Word Jumble](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scramgram-timed-word-jumble/id1514127557) | 4.4 (105) | Free | Games | | [Motaku](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motaku/id1352252771) | 4.1 (7) | Free | Games | | [Word Cheats for Solo Friends](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-cheats-for-solo-friends/id1289094258) | 3.8 (109) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Save The Machine - [Simile - Paint Like a Master](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simile-paint-like-a-master/id1250576687) All apps by Save The Machine: https://appshunter.io/developer/1250576686 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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