Cryptic Crossword

Cryptic Crossword

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318 reviews
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Released
June 24, 2013
Updated
October 1, 2026

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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.

โœ“260+ professional cryptic crosswords
โœ“29 free puzzles
โœ“Pinch zooming grid
โœ“Cheats and mistake highlighting
โœ“Resume functionality
โœ“Customizable preferences
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What's New in Cryptic Crossword

3.3

October 1, 2026

Minor fixes

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User reviews

Dave Miles

Great crosswords, just the right level of challenge and enough to work the old grey matter. I do at least one a day. Many thanks๐Ÿ‘

Love them!

Cryptic crosswords are hard to find in the US and these are great,hard enough to be a challenge but not enough to fry your brain. Americans need to adjust to British thinking but they're very doable. Lots of fun!

Excellent cryptic training and daily fun

This app is really worth getting as it is a course that teaches you all that you need to know to be able to solve cryptic crosswords. I love this app and Iโ€™ve been doing these puzzles for years because they are challenging. The new daily puzzles feature is awesome. Cryptic puzzles really make you think - which is what I look for - I hate how brain numbingly simple most other games are. I like something much more stimulating but without the annual subscription costs. I am a huge fan.
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Help me tremendously in brain exercise for my Dementia . Thank you so much.๐Ÿฅน

Brilliant

Best cryptic puzzler out there. Fantastic value as well. Absolutely love itโ€ฆ.just the right amount of challenge and help is easily accessible.

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Backup/restore not working

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Purchased puzzles disappearing after device change

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Freezing and crashing issues

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Requested Features

7 requests

Ability to reset/replay puzzles

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More challenging puzzle packs

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Explanations/hints for clues

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Syncing progress across devices

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Graded difficulty levels

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Dark mode option

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Ability to indicate wrong answers

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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.