# Jigsaw Crossword + — Crosswords from puzzle pieces

> Jigsaw puzzle game where letters on pieces form crosswords. (iPhone/iPad app by Havos.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jigsaw-crossword-plus/id882323253 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Havos](https://appshunter.io/developer/309789068)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Puzzle, Word
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 69 MB
- Languages: American English, Afrikaans, Albanian, Arabic, Azerbaijani, Bulgarian, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish and 26 more
- Released: 2014-06-09
- Data updated: 2026-09-11
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jigsaw-crossword-plus/id882323253/reviews.md

## What is Jigsaw Crossword +?

Recreate a crossword with jigsaw pieces. The letters on the pieces help you complete the puzzle. Easy to use interface, drag and drop puzzle pieces across the screen.
This game is also known as pieceword, bits & pieces, jigcross, jigsnip and building blocks.
Play with an English word list or choose one of 25 other languages.
 
• Play an unlimited number of different puzzles!!
• Multiple difficulty options. Play one of 10 built in difficulty levels, or use the advanced mode to configure the difficulty just as you want.
• Four different sizes of puzzle piece are possible.
• Pieces can start outside the grid (classic version), or all are randomly placed on the grid and are then swapped to find the solution (ideal for smaller screens).
• Designed for fun games from the smallest mobile phones up to the largest tablets.
 
You can configure:
 
1) Grid size
Specify exactly how many columns and rows to use (from 3 to 20). Even non square grids (e.g. 12x15) are possible.
2) Difficulty Settings
Change the difficulty of the puzzles, from easy to very difficult.
3) Language
     Choose the language of the word list, from a large range of downloadable dictionaries.  26 languages are currently available (see below).
4) Orientation
Can be played in portrait or landscape mode. Just rotate your device and the display adjusts automatically.
 
This app gives you the ultimate power to play the game just the way you want.
 
Game aids:
 
1) As words are formed, then valid words are highlighted.
2) You can choose to have one or more pieces placed into their correct position at the beginning of the game.
3) During the game, you can request a random puzzle piece to be placed into its correct position.
4) You can ask the game if a selected puzzle piece is in the correct position.
 
Each game is assigned a difficulty level from 0 (easy) to 9 (very hard). The difficulty level is determined by the settings. Each difficulty level maintains the high scores (measured by fastest time to complete the game). The game displays the best 20 scores for each difficulty level.
 
Other features unique to this app:
 
1) View the definition of the word from an online source (e.g. Wiktionary), optimized for viewing on a small screen.
2) When you play with a word list in a foreign language, the word definition will (where possible) be in your own language. This is great for language learning!
 
Dictionaries available are English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Finnish, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Polish, Norwegian, Romanian, Serbian(Latin), Serbian(Cyrillic), Slovak, Slovene, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian and more coming later

## Key features

- Reconstruct crosswords with jigsaw pieces
- Letters on pieces aid completion
- Unlimited puzzles
- Configurable difficulty and grid size
- Supports 26 languages
- Portrait and landscape modes
- View word definitions

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jigsaw-crossword-plus/id882323253/reviews.md

### 5/5 — I saw this kind of puzzle in 'i' newspaper called 'pieceword'.

*2024-05-25*

This is an excellent app which I paid for in full to use - and haven't regretted it one bit! Thanks to the developer of this great game.

### 5/5 — Great

*2016-03-12*

Try to use daily to keep me alert!

### 5/5 — Muy bueno

*2015-11-21*

Empece jugándolo de a poco y ahora me ha conseguido tentar a jugar muy seguido, esta muy bien hecho!

### 5/5 — Absolutely excellent!

*2014-08-03*

I've always enjoyed this puzzle game in the puzzle magazines, and this App is just the ultimate for me.
It's the most enjoyable crossword type game there is without the stress of clues. It's relaxing but very educating for learning new words and their meaning, with the help of the very useful dictionary.
Layout is simple, works very well indeed and easy to use. It's the first App I go for when I sit down to relax.
Just brilliant, I love it.

### 5/5 — FAB U LOUS

*2014-07-02*

I love this App and spend a lot of time solving the puzzles. It's easy to use with arthritic hands and I'm learning new words all the time.

### 5/5 — Brilliant.

*2014-06-30*

Can't fault this app.very enjoyable to do the puzzles,well recommended.

## Frequently asked questions about Jigsaw Crossword +

### What is Jigsaw Crossword +?

Jigsaw Crossword + is a game where you reconstruct crosswords using jigsaw puzzle pieces. The letters on these pieces help you complete the word grid, offering a unique twist on traditional crossword puzzles.

### How customizable is Jigsaw Crossword +?

This game offers extensive customization, allowing you to set grid size (3-20 columns/rows), difficulty levels (0-9), and choose from 26 downloadable language dictionaries for your word lists.

### Can I play Jigsaw Crossword + in different orientations?

Yes, Jigsaw Crossword + supports both portrait and landscape modes. Simply rotate your device, and the display will adjust automatically to your preferred orientation.

### Does Jigsaw Crossword + have ads?

No, Jigsaw Crossword + does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application, offering an uninterrupted puzzle-solving experience.

### What languages are supported in Jigsaw Crossword +?

Jigsaw Crossword + supports word lists in 26 languages, including English, French, German, Spanish, and many others. Word definitions can also be displayed in your native language when playing with foreign language dictionaries.

### How is difficulty determined in Jigsaw Crossword +?

Each game is assigned a difficulty level from 0 (easy) to 9 (very hard), determined by your chosen settings. The game also tracks high scores based on the fastest completion time for each difficulty level.

### What are the game aids available in Jigsaw Crossword +?

Jigsaw Crossword + offers several aids, such as highlighting valid words as they are formed, pre-placing pieces, requesting a random piece to be placed correctly, and checking if a selected piece is in its correct position.

### What devices can I play Jigsaw Crossword + on?

Jigsaw Crossword + is designed for a wide range of devices, including iPhones, iPads, and iPods. It scales from the smallest mobile phones to the largest tablets.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.2.2 — 2023-11-21

1) More words in our dictionaries for these languages: Norwegian(+48K), Russian(+42K), Romanian(+48K), Slovak(+35K), Finnish(+23K), Serbian(+50K) and Croatian(+48K)
2) Native support for iPhone 12, 13 and 14 family of phones
3) Improved word difficulty to reduce occurrences of hard words in easy puzzles
4) Load Game: Now simplified to show only started and unfinished games
5) Game switcher: Now only switches between started and unfinished games, making it more useful
6) New full-screen backgrounds
7) Now informational popups are dismissed by tapping anywhere on the screen
8) Bugfixes and data corrections

### 3.0.3 — 2020-10-23

1) New look to the user interface, including better buttons
2) New screen backgrounds that integrate across the whole screen
3) New functionality to easily switch between saved games
4) It is now possible to change the language and the dictionary at the same time
5) You can now delete dictionaries that you have downloaded, in order to recover storage
6) Games not played for one month are now moved to an “archive” area
7) Bugfixes

### 2.4.1 — 2019-08-24

1) New optional setting to confirm when using hints. You are informed about how many seconds the hint will cost
2) Full support for all versions of iPhone X and the new iPads
3) Bugfixes

### 2.3.3 — 2019-02-23

1) New category: Given name
2) 15000 additional words
3) Bugfixes

### 2.1.3 — 2016-06-29

1) Fixed problem where dictionaries could not be downloaded

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