# CROSSWORD CRYPTOGRAM — Clueless Crossword Puzzle

> Word puzzle game combining crossword and cryptogram mechanics with adjustable difficulty. (iPhone/iPad app by ROBERTO MANONGDO.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-cryptogram/id601853212 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ROBERTO MANONGDO](https://appshunter.io/developer/537157652)
- Category: Games, Education, Puzzle, Word
- Price: Free (on sale, was $0.99)
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 19 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 21 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-02-22
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-cryptogram/id601853212/reviews.md

## What is CROSSWORD CRYPTOGRAM?

Crossword Cryptogram is a unique word game,
that combines elements of crossword and
cryptogram word puzzles.

You are given a crossword with no clues, The
challenge is to complete the puzzle with a
cryptogramesque gameplay.

Three Difficulty modes. (Easy, Medium, Hard),
The early levels of the Easy category will
get you up to speed with the gameplay.

Each Level exposes part of the solution.
The higher the level the less exposed solution.
Incrementing difficulty as you level up!

Easy - 50% to 75% of correct letters exposed.
Medium - 25% to 49% of correct letters exposed.
Hard - 0% to 24% of correct letters exposed.

To help you complete the most difficult levels,
five hints are provided for each level.

Use Hints wisely, Each hint will expose
a wrong letter placement or notify you that all
letter placements are correct.

This is a very challenging word puzzle game. 
A real workout for your gray matter.

## Key features

- Crossword and cryptogram puzzle blend
- Three difficulty modes (Easy, Medium, Hard)
- Progressive difficulty with level-ups
- Partial solution exposure per level
- Five hints per level
- Challenging word puzzle gameplay

## Recent user reviews (10 of 19)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-cryptogram/id601853212/reviews.md

### 1/5 — ruined with ads

*2026-01-21, version 5.0*

don’t let no in-app purchases fool you, this has unskippable ads. Sad.

### 3/5 — Great game, but.....

*2016-12-05, version 2.0*

There needs to be new puzzles or the ability to buy them. There are only 50 puzzles per level-150 total.  Hasn't been updated since 2013.

### 5/5 — Superb! GREAT game - couple of bugs on 2 games

*2016-06-30, version 2.0*

Really fun game! With 50 games each on 3 levels, there are 150 puzzles in all. As another reviewer noted there is a bug on Medium level 27. There are two "words" that couldn't be found in a dictionary needed to solve the puzzle. They are "docpleers" and "medsha"     On hard level 7, there is "ingine" and "expirement." I still like the game, and most definitely think it is worth the money. The last two games on the hard level have NO blue clues - look for double letters! It's doable. This game - especially the hardest level - was the most fun!!! What makes it a super deal is that once you've finished a level, you can go back and try to improve your time or your use of hints. It reshuffles the letters every replay, so although the puzzle stays the same, your starting letters will differ. (Except for hard games 49 & 50 where you get no starting letters at all, of course.) Love, love, love it!!! Even with the errors mentioned, I am addicted to this game, and am replaying the last two levels. I have recommended this game to my friends and family while warning them of the errors on those 2 puzzles. I have gifted it twice already! Most definitely recommend this game!

### 5/5 — Engaging Game

*2015-09-04, version 2.0*

If you enjoy figuring out words, you'll enjoy this variation on crossword puzzles.  There are 3 levels of difficulty, but you needn't be daunted by the hardest level.  It's simply a little more challenging.  There are 5 hints available for each game which are often not needed.  Fun game!!!  It's my FAVORITE game!

### 4/5 — Fun App

*2014-04-21, version 2.0*

I would give this a five star rating, except I found a word in puzzle number 27-Medium, that I cannot find in any dictionary. The word that solved the puzzle was "docpleers".

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2014-02-13, version 2.0*

Wow

### 5/5 — Great

*2013-06-07, version 2.0*

I'm enjoying this a lot.  working through medium level now. Puzzles are challenging but not impossible. Most can be solved in under 5 minutes. If you replay a puzzle you get a different set of missing letters. Good interface. No crashes or other glitches yet.

### 5/5 — Love it!

*2013-04-06, version 1.0*

Great game!

### 4/5 — Great but room to improve

*2013-03-26, version 1.0*

Crossword puzzle lovers will love this.  You have to try this.

Only negative so far: the app takes over your sound.   Forget about listening to something you want in the background while playing.   Note to developers:  no sound in your game is better than what I want to listen to on iTunes.

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2013-03-17, version 1.0*

Fun, stress reliever, challenging!,

## Frequently asked questions about CROSSWORD CRYPTOGRAM

### What is Crossword Cryptogram?

Crossword Cryptogram is a unique word game that combines elements of crossword and cryptogram puzzles. You are given a crossword with no clues and must complete it using cryptogram-style gameplay.

### How does the difficulty work in Crossword Cryptogram?

Crossword Cryptogram features three difficulty modes: Easy, Medium, and Hard. As you progress through levels, the difficulty increases, with less of the solution exposed at higher levels.

### Are there hints available in Crossword Cryptogram?

Yes, five hints are provided for each level in Crossword Cryptogram. Each hint can reveal a wrong letter placement or confirm that all letter placements are correct.

### What devices does Crossword Cryptogram support?

Crossword Cryptogram is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is Crossword Cryptogram updated?

The latest version of Crossword Cryptogram is 5.0, and it was last updated on August 13, 2024. The app was initially released on February 22, 2013.

### What is the age rating for Crossword Cryptogram?

Crossword Cryptogram has an age rating of 17+.

### Does Crossword Cryptogram have ads?

No, Crossword Cryptogram does not contain advertisements.

### What is the user rating for Crossword Cryptogram?

Crossword Cryptogram has a rating of 4.6 stars from 9 ratings.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 5.0 — 2024-08-13

App optimization

### 4.0 — 2024-08-12

App optimization

### 2.0 — 2013-05-04

IPhone 5 optimization.

### 1.0 — 2013-02-22

No release notes.

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