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Cryptic Crossword

Cryptic Crossword

Improve your word power

1.1K ratings
341 reviews
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Released
June 24, 2013
Updated
October 22, 2026

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Developer

Teazel
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Engage with over 260 professional cryptic crosswords designed for experienced puzzle solvers. Enjoy a full-featured experience with 29 free puzzles, including pinch zooming, mistake highlighting, and resume functionality.

✓260+ professional cryptic crosswords
✓29 free puzzles
✓Pinch zooming grid
✓Cheats and mistake highlighting
✓Resume functionality
✓Customizable preferences
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What users say about Cryptic Crossword

Reviews of Cryptic Crossword are mostly positive: the game is rated 4.8/5 from 1.1K App Store ratings. What users like most: great mind workout, excellent value for money. Top complaints: occasional freezing and crashing issues, backup/restore not working. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Great mind workout
  • 👍Excellent value for money
  • 👍Fantastic and addictive challenges
  • 👍Not too hard not too easy
  • 👍Excellent intro to cryptic crosswords
  • 👍Fun and straight forward cryptic crossword game
  • 👍Challenging but not too difficult
  • 👍Challenging enough without being frustrating
  • 👍Relaxing and enjoyable
  • 👍Tons of fun and challenge
  • 👍Challenging without being ridiculously difficult
  • 👍Clever and witty clues
  • 👍Bare-bones interface that's easy to navigate
  • 👍No advertising
  • 👍Gameplay is simple and efficient
  • 👍Good for beginners
  • 👍Enjoyable for all the word nerds

Negative things

  • 🐛Occasional freezing and crashing issues
  • 🐛Backup/restore not working
  • 🐛Purchased puzzles disappearing after device change
  • 🔍Clues can be too easy or too obscure
  • 🔍Too many anagrams and hidden word clues
  • 🔍Clues can be derogatory or insensitive
  • 🔍Interface can be awkward and glitchy
  • 🔍Puzzles too easy for experienced solvers
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What's New in Cryptic Crossword

3.4

October 22, 2026

Daily puzzles added!

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User reviews

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Cryptic Joy

Only disappointment was that I thought I’d come to the end of the puzzles. However I’ve now discovered there are extra puzzles available daily - brilliant
TJTrue Blue Jim

Great, not too difficult cryptic puzzles

Great, not too difficult cryptic puzzles
Ccmark86

Riddle

A great app with challenging but achievable cryptic challenges.
RR^$pk

Good crossword with broken UI

The puzzles are good overall, though some clues are so obscure they are are borderline random. BUT the UI is as cryptic as the clues. When filling in a partially completed clue, sometimes you have to type all the letters, other times it jumps them and you type only the missing letters. And if you overshoot .. as you will .. the app jumps to the next clue using logic that is obscure and dumps the extra letters in there. The result is you spend more time fixing up typing errors than you do solving clues. Very annoying.

The actual crosswords are ok but clues are sometimes so cryptic they are borderline nonsense.
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Ddrtimhill

Absolutely love this app.

Love this app, it keeps my brain active an helps with my cryptic practice. Would definitely recommend.
PPenT_59
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Backup/restore not working

Bug

Purchased puzzles disappearing after device change

Bug

Freezing and crashing issues

Bug
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Requested Features

7 requests

Ability to reset/replay puzzles

Feature

More challenging puzzle packs

Feature

Explanations/hints for clues

Feature

Syncing progress across devices

Feature

Graded difficulty levels

Feature

Dark mode option

Feature

Ability to indicate wrong answers

Feature

FAQ

What is this app?

This app offers over 260 professional cryptic crossword puzzles. It's designed for experienced solvers and includes features to aid gameplay and learning.

What are the key features of this cryptic crossword app?

Key features include a pinch-zooming grid, cheat options, mistake highlighting, answer checking, a resume button, and extra preferences like jumping letters or greyed-out completed clues.

Is this app free to use?

The app provides 29 free puzzles with all features enabled and no ads. Additional puzzles or content may be available through in-app purchases.

What kind of crosswords does this app offer?

This app specifically offers cryptic crosswords, which are known for their challenging wordplay and are suitable for seasoned crossword enthusiasts.

What if I find these crosswords too difficult?

If you find the cryptic crosswords too challenging, the app suggests trying their standard 'Crossword' or 'Crossword US' apps, which offer a different style of puzzle.