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Crosswords

by Stand Alone, Inc.

573 ratings
93 reviews
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 2, 2013
  • May 6, 2026

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Developer

Stand Alone, Inc.
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🧾$0.99 - $9.99
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🏆3 achievements
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About

Engage with daily crossword puzzles from various newspapers, offering hints, clue lookups, and progress tracking. Upgrade for automatic puzzle delivery, access to extensive archives, and a wider selection of premium puzzle sources.

✓Daily newspaper crossword puzzles
✓Hints and clue lookups
✓Progress tracking
✓US and UK cryptic puzzles
✓Automatic puzzle downloads
✓Access to extensive puzzle archives
✓Comparison with other solvers
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Crosswords. Based on 573 reviews and a 4.4/5 average, it highlights the 4 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this game.

Positive things

  • 🚀Diverse and challenging puzzles
  • 👍Clean and user-friendly interface
  • 💡Ability to check/reveal answers
  • 👍Responsive developers

Negative things

  • 🐛Stability issues and crashes
  • 🐛Bugs with navigation and menu
  • 🐛Inconsistent puzzle download functionality
  • 🔒Lack of accessibility for visually impaired users
  • 💰Expensive in-app purchases
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What's New in Crosswords

2026.3

May 6, 2026

fixed a problem submitting scores from GameCenter accounts.

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In-App Purchases

$2.99

Brendan Emmett Quigley's Faves #1

30 of Brendan Emmett Quigley's medium puzzles, for the intermediate solver.

User reviews

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No longer opens files

This latest update seems to have broken the app. Won’t open puz files or crashes and quits when trying to load.
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It was fine the way it was

Like others, I paid to “upgrade” to this new version because many of the providers were no longer loading in the old one. Some of the interface changes are annoying, but I can live with them. The real problem is the leaderboards. In short, they don’t work. I can get to the screen where it shows the top few times, and mine, but clicking on the all times button brings up a blank screen, 100% of the time. I tried to reach out to the developer for a fix, and was ignored.
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DocsobeckDocsobeck

Stopped downloading new crosswords

I paid for this app a few years ago and as of February 2025, it’s no longer downloading new crosswords. No way to contact the developer. :(
SeaweedeSeaweede

Daily puzzle update

Recently will not consistently download daily puzzles. I have to delete app, and then reinstall. This is getting very tiresome as deletes other puzzles I have saved. This program has not been updated for a year. Please fix!
Soma1066Soma1066

Bait and switch

The app showed the option to link my NYT crossword account, so I paid for full version and suddenly now that option is gone. Deep in the faq on their website I read that support for NYT is no more. Wouldn’t have bought it if I knew that. Thieves.
chiliwackerchiliwacker
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Puzzle grid freezing or displaying blank

Bug

Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps

Bug

Inability to access or download certain puzzle sources

Bug
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Requested Features

4 requests

Dark mode option

Feature

Ability to delete puzzles

Feature

Comprehensive error checking and feedback

Feature

Customizable keyboard and gestures

Feature

FAQ

What does this crossword app do?

This app provides daily crossword puzzles from various newspapers. You can solve puzzles, get hints, view clues, and track your progress and solve times. It offers both US and UK cryptic puzzle types.

What are the key features of the app?

Key features include daily puzzles, hint and clue lookups, progress tracking, and the ability to enter answers in 'ink' or 'pencil'. After upgrading, you can automatically receive new puzzles, access nearly unlimited puzzles from different sources, and grab older puzzles.

How much does the app cost?

The app is free to download and use with basic features. An upgrade is available for access to more puzzles and automatic downloads. A Premium Crosswords subscription is also required for specific puzzle sources.

What are the common use cases for this app?

This app is ideal for daily brain exercise, a relaxing pastime, or a way to test and improve vocabulary and logic skills. It's perfect for commuters, puzzle enthusiasts, or anyone looking for a daily mental challenge.

Is this app compatible with my device?

The app is optimized for iOS 12 and is available for iPad and iPhone. Specific iOS version requirements may apply, so it's recommended to check the app store listing for the most up-to-date compatibility information.