# Penny Dell Jumbo Crosswords – Crossword Puzzles for Everyone!

> Jumbo crossword puzzles with alternate clues and helpful solving features. (iPhone/iPad app by PuzzleNation.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penny-dell-jumbo-crosswords-crossword-puzzles-for-everyone/id757072473 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [PuzzleNation](https://appshunter.io/developer/867590085)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Trivia, Word
- Price: $4.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 98 App Store ratings · 60 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.1 · 38 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-02-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penny-dell-jumbo-crosswords-crossword-puzzles-for-everyone/id757072473/reviews.md

## What is Penny Dell Jumbo Crosswords?

***150 crossword puzzles PLUS included Alternate Clues – including Easy, Medium & Hard crossword puzzles from Dell Magazines & Penny Press!***

Penny Dell Jumbo Crosswords features the best crossword puzzles from Dell Magazines and Penny Press, the #1 crossword puzzle magazine publisher. This fun & easy to use crossword puzzle app features Easy, Medium & Hard puzzles, all with included alternate clues, for your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch! 

Features:
• A second, Alternate Clue is INCLUDED for all words in every crossword puzzle! Unique to Penny Dell Crossword Puzzle apps.
• Want a little more help? Hints are also available for the current letter and the current word in every crossword puzzle.
• Optional Smart Step navigation advances you effortlessly from one entry to the next.
• Optional Pen/Pencil – Pen when your confidence is high and Pencil when you’re just not sure.
• Easy to solve using the crossword puzzle grid or the convenient text entry boxes.
• Check for errors at the touch of a button using the Show Errors button in every crossword puzzle.
• Make it your own! Multiple settings options are available.
• User Tips and Helpful Hints enhance your solving experience.

## Key features

- 150+ crossword puzzles
- Alternate clues included
- Easy, Medium, and Hard difficulty
- Hints available
- Smart Step navigation
- Pen/Pencil option
- Check for errors

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $4.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dell Easy Alt-Clues Set 00A | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dell Medium Alt Clues Set 00A | $0.99 | one-time |
| Penny Easy Alt Clues Set 00A | $0.99 | one-time |
| Penny Medium Alt Clues Set 00A | $0.99 | one-time |
| Penny Hard Alt Clues Set 00A | $0.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #73 in Top Paid · Trivia (US App Store)
- #116 in Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

## What do users think of Penny Dell Jumbo Crosswords?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Great for mental breaks
- 👍 Love alternate clues
- 👍 Fun and easy challenge
- 👍 Enjoyable time-wasting bonus
- 👍 Best crosswords ever
- 👍 Very enjoyable puzzles
- 👍 Good fun with difficulty levels
- 👍 Keeps mind sharp
- 👍 No annoying ads
- 👍 Top crossword app
- 👍 Perfect puzzles
- 👍 Great way to expand vocabulary
- 👍 Easy navigation
- 👍 Helpful instructions and clues
- 👍 Hours of fun
- 👍 Wordsmiths will love it
- 👍 Good price for puzzles
- 👍 Awesome app
- 👍 Good deal for the price
- 👍 Great for the brain
- 👍 Best crossword app
- 👍 Builds skills from easy to hard
- 👍 Large and bold letters
- 👍 Fun and helps keep sharp
- 👍 Works great on iPad
- 👍 Good program with lots of puzzles
- 👍 Newest addiction
- 👍 Good game, something for everyone
- 👍 Fun, shows errors
- 👍 Lots of puzzles, fun
- 👍 Addicting, easy to medium
- 👍 Great mind spa
- 👍 Puzzles not too hard or easy
- 👍 One of the best crossword apps
- 👍 Favorite crossword app
- 👍 Nice way to kill time
- 👍 Learning new words
- 👍 Better for brain than bubble games
- 👍 Nice app
- 👍 Great game
- 👍 Love how it operates
- 👍 Very intuitive
- 👍 Good game, helps learning English
- 👍 Love these puzzles
- 👍 Great time passer
- 👍 Easy to play
- 👍 Glad I bought it
- 👍 Really enjoying this app
- 👍 Lots of puzzles
- 👍 Very well set up
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Good clues
- 👍 Really great puzzle app
- 👍 Fun
- 👍 Challenges the brain
- 👍 Nice game
- 👍 Fun puzzles for use while watching TV
- 👍 Easy to navigate
- 👍 Accurate difficulty rated puzzles
- 👍 Skips filled squares
- 👍 Fun
- 👍 Amazing
- 👍 So worth the money
- 👍 Fun game
- 👍 Great crossword
- 👍 Easy to maneuver
- 👍 Relaxing

**Cons**

- 🤔 Puzzles might be a little harder
- 🤔 Need some harder ones
- 🤔 Even hard puzzles are too easy
- 🤔 Lacks erase feature
- 🤔 Puzzles are okay, not challenging
- 🤔 Annoying splash screen
- 🤔 A bit pricey
- 🤔 Don't know if worth the cost
- 🤔 Puzzles slightly too hard for some
- 🤔 Not very clear switching
- 🤔 A little pricey
- 🤔 Hard is not hard
- 🤔 Charge additional costs for alternate clues
- 🤔 Don't get same as sample
- 🤔 Hints can be off-the-wall
- 🤔 Would be nice if a harder level was included
- 🤔 Need better quicker up and down switching
- 🤔 Thought I was getting easier puzzles
- 🤔 Wish there were more puzzles
- 🤔 Wish they would auto prompt for more
- 🤔 Hard for older people

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Annoying splash-screen at the end of each game
- Hints are sometimes off-the-wall or remotely related
- Need better quicker up and down switching, not very clear

**Most requested features**

- New crosswords coming soon
- More harder puzzles needed
- Feature to erase puzzle
- More sets of puzzles
- App version of Variety Puzzles books
- Create and share own puzzles
- Built-in dictionary as hints
- More puzzles and auto prompt for more

## Recent user reviews (10 of 60)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penny-dell-jumbo-crosswords-crossword-puzzles-for-everyone/id757072473/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love these Crosswords

*2022-04-04, version 2.1*

I’ve paid and played all of the crosswords. I like the challenge and I like how they play. 
When are new ones coming???

### 5/5 — Great For A Break

*2019-03-23, version 2.1*

This has been a great game for those mental breaks needed during the day.

### 5/5 — Dell puzzles

*2019-01-07, version 2.1*

They are great. Love the alternate clues.

### 5/5 — Good game

*2018-06-15, version 2.1*

Fun. Easy to challenge available

### 5/5 — Five Star Rating

*2017-12-07, version 2.1*

I like the easy puzzles.This is my second set of Penny Dell Puzzles. The easy ones are fun to do.

### 5/5 — Love Doing Crosswords....AGAIN!!

*2017-09-16, version 2.1*

❤️

### 5/5 — Enjoyable, but maybe a little harder?

*2017-06-06, version 2.1*

I love crosswords, but I like a puzzle that bites back -- the kind where I have to put it down for a while before I stomp on my iPad.  

That said, these are good puzzles, for the most part.  I gave it five stars for the ease of use, the okay difficulty, and the wonderful time-wasting bonus.

### 4/5 — Dell puzzles

*2017-04-24, version 2.1*

Need some harder ones.

### 1/5 — Too easy. How to cancel

*2017-01-25, version 2.1*

Even the hard are too easy for me. How do I cancel my purchase?  Disappointing that hard isn't hard

### 4/5 — Good But Lacking One Feature

*2016-11-14, version 2.1*

The puzzle itself is excellent, however, it lacks the feature to erase the puzzle.  So, if a member of your family solves a puzzle, no one else can use that puzzle again.

## Frequently asked questions about Penny Dell Jumbo Crosswords

### What is Penny Dell Jumbo Crosswords?

Penny Dell Jumbo Crosswords is a mobile application that provides a large collection of crossword puzzles from Dell Magazines and Penny Press. It features puzzles of varying difficulty levels, including Easy, Medium, and Hard, all with the unique addition of alternate clues.

### What are the key features of this crossword app?

Key features include over 150 crossword puzzles, a unique alternate clue for every word, available hints for letters and words, optional Smart Step navigation, a pen/pencil mode, an error checking function, and multiple settings for customization.

### How much does Penny Dell Jumbo Crosswords cost?

The app is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases, which may include additional puzzle packs or features beyond the initial offering.

### What devices is Penny Dell Jumbo Crosswords compatible with?

The app is designed for use on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices, offering a convenient way to enjoy crossword puzzles on the go.

### Who would enjoy using this app?

This app is ideal for anyone who enjoys crossword puzzles, from beginners to experienced solvers. Its adjustable difficulty, helpful hints, and user-friendly interface make it suitable for a wide range of players looking for a mentally stimulating and enjoyable pastime.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 2.1 — 2016-05-18

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

Fixes minor issues and improves performance.

### 2.0.0 — 2015-06-03

Includes Alternate Clues, newly updated graphics and new screen sizes for a perfect fit on all iOS devices.

### 1.3 — 2014-02-14

Resolves several issues and improves performance.

### 1.2 — 2014-01-08

No release notes.

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