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Crossword Jewels™

Crossword Jewels™

100,000 Cryptogram Puzzles!

5.3K ratings
205 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 12, 2013
  • June 5, 2026

Developer

Boy Howdy Technology LLC
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This app offers a vast collection of cryptogram puzzles for users to solve. It challenges your mind to decipher hidden words by identifying letter patterns within a crossword grid. Enjoy a relaxing, timer-free experience with adjustable difficulty levels and helpful hints.

✓100,000 cryptogram puzzles
✓Relaxing, timer-free gameplay
✓7 difficulty levels
✓Hint and check work functions
✓Automatic progress saving
✓Easy touch controls
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Crossword Jewels™. Based on 5.3K reviews and a 4.7/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 3 negatives reviewers mention most about this game.

Positive things

  • 🚀Fun and challenging
  • 👍Keeps brain active
  • 👍Variety of difficulty levels
  • 👍No ads or timers
  • 👍Relaxing and enjoyable

Negative things

  • 🐛Occasional freezing or bugs
  • 🔍Some obscure words
  • 🔍Lack of undo button
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What's New in Crossword Jewels™

1.45

June 5, 2026

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Crossword jewels

This is a wonderful game to play the challenges a person or it can be very simple for a younger person. I love it and have learned a few words I actually did not know existed… all the Boy Howdy games are really great and are my favorite games to play… keeping me challenged in my elderly years
doe2022doe2022

Never enjoyed an app so much

Love, love, love my Boy Howdy games. I’d recommend them to anyone looking for great games that challenge you and are so satisfying. Warning: you’ll want more and more of them every chance you get to play.
I must play them before bedtime to sleep well.
Great easy to use formats…great company. Thank you BH.
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Aunt Cinnamon 2Aunt Cinnamon 2

Very Enjoyable

I’m enjoying it a great deal. I’ve done more than 2,000 puzzles so far.
RandomcRandomc

Fun!

Challenging and no baby stuff
notmuchlucknotmuchluck

Stimulating Game

Love this game! Makes my brain think, get excited when I make a word & get lots of letters.
Annie2MeAnnie2Me
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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Freezing or locking up during gameplay

Bug

Compatibility issues on older devices

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Requested Features

2 requests

Option to view word definitions

Feature

Ability to choose British spelling

Feature

FAQ

What is Crossword Jewels?

Crossword Jewels is a mobile application that provides a large collection of cryptogram puzzles. It challenges users to find patterns among letters to deduce hidden words within a crossword grid, offering a mentally stimulating and relaxing gameplay experience.

How many puzzles are included?

The app includes a substantial 100,000 cryptogram puzzles, allowing for continuous play. This large number ensures that users will have a vast library of challenges to explore and solve.

Is there a cost to play?

The app is advertised as 100% FREE to download and play. While the core game is free, it may offer in-app purchases for additional content or features, though this is not explicitly detailed in the provided description.

What are the difficulty levels?

The app features 7 distinct difficulty levels, allowing players to select a challenge that suits their skill and preference. This range ensures both beginners and experienced puzzle solvers can find an engaging experience.

Can I save my progress?

Yes, your progress in Crossword Jewels is automatically saved at all times. This feature allows you to exit the app or switch to other applications and return later to pick up exactly where you left off without losing your game progress.