Cruciverbalist

Cruciverbalist

The app for crossword creators

30 ratings
22 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 7, 2022
  • April 23, 2024

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Design and build your own crossword puzzles with customizable grid sizes and word lists. Get suggestions for words and phrases to complete your puzzles, then export them in various formats for sharing or submission.

Customizable grid sizes
Black square and letter placement
Word and phrase suggestions
Import custom word lists
Export to PDF (blank or formatted)
No ads or subscriptions
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What's New in Cruciverbalist

1.9

April 23, 2024

Fix numbering for British style crosswords

User reviews

Great app, but where's the .puz exporting?

This app does everything it needs to in terms of giving a great way to create crosswords on the go, but I unfortunately can't give it 5 stars because it's missing the key ability to export as a .puz, so I could share my created puzzles elsewhere. Were that feature be eventually added, it would be an easy 5 stars.
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Please Add Custom, Non-Square Grid Sizes (16x15, 15x16, etc)

I use this app for making my crosswords and it works well but whenever I have a themer that is larger that 15x15 and requires a slightly lengthened grid, I don’t want to use 16x16 and fill in the top or bottom row, but that’s what I always end up doing. Could you please make it an option to make custom, non-square grids, kind of like Crosshare? Thanks.
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Good but does not left you do our own black Spots

Kinda good and when its on i make some crosswords they are amazing

Could Be A Great App

UK user here, and I can’t see any way of being able to change to the UK crossword numbering system? If there was an option of being able to select between American and UK numbering when you first create the crossword, then would give 5*. Could be a great app

Can’t share the challenge

Crossword puzzler creator works fine with hints and all the bells and whistles except you can’t send it to somebody to play. Why not?

FAQ

What can I do with this app?

This app allows you to create your own crossword puzzles from scratch. You can choose your grid size, fill in black squares and letters, and receive suggestions for valid words and phrases to complete your puzzle. It also allows you to export your finished puzzles.

How does the word suggestion feature work?

The app includes a large built-in dictionary of over 550,000 English words, names, and phrases. It uses this list to suggest valid words and phrases that fit into partially filled rows and columns of your crossword grid, helping you complete it efficiently.

Can I use my own words in the puzzles?

Yes, you can import your own word lists to augment or replace the app's default dictionary. This gives you greater control over the vocabulary used in your crossword puzzles, allowing for more personalized or themed creations.

What are the export options for completed puzzles?

Completed puzzles can be exported to PDF format. You have the option to export them as a blank puzzle with clues, perfect for sharing with friends, or in a formatted layout suitable for submission to publications like the New York Times.

Is this app free to use?

No, this application is a paid app. It offers a one-time purchase with no advertisements or subscription fees, providing an uninterrupted experience for creating crossword puzzles.