The Big Crossword

The Big Crossword

Biggest single grid crosswords

42 ratings
51 reviews
Free
In-App PurchasesWith Ads

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 16, 2020
  • January 26, 2026

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Engage with massive, single-grid crossword puzzles featuring over 1300 clues. Choose between quest-based or classic modes, with helpful hints and a mini-grid to guide you. Sharpen your wits with cryptic clues in this challenging brain game.

Massive single-grid crosswords
Over 1300 clues per grid
Quest mode with 80+ quests
Classic crossword mode
Hint system (reveal letters, word)
Mini-grid navigation
Cryptic clues
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What's New in The Big Crossword

1.0.23

January 26, 2026

Minro bug fixes

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User reviews

Crash

If you complete the third puzzle, nothing happens: the app freezes and no controls work. Only option is to force quit. Reopening just re-opens a frozen app with no controls

Head scratcher!

Great crossword app with some real head-scratching variety of clues!

Thanks for the puzzles!

Had a blast going through these crosswords. Just finished the third puzzle, but upon filling in the final clue the app crashed and I didn’t get a win screen. Every time I go back onto that puzzle it seems to fall over. Would be great to see this fixed in an update - it was nice to receive an emailed certificate when I finished the first one!
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So happy there is a third puzzle

Thanks for updating! These clues seem so much better also

Legitimate interest cookies?

I used to love this app but, following a recent update, I now have to go through a vast array of cookies to decline them all as there is no button to automatically block everything. Why does this app request consent to store cookies on my device? It is not a website and none of the other apps from this developer have asked me to confirm cookie consent before.

In my humble opinion there is no such thing as a ‘legitimate interest’ as tracking by vendors I don’t know is not acceptable.
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FAQ

What is The Big Crossword app?

The Big Crossword offers massive, single-grid crossword puzzles with over 1300 clues each. These puzzles are designed to be a significant challenge for solvers, featuring themed grids that are over 100 by 100 cells in size.

What are the different modes to play?

The app offers two primary modes: Quest mode, where each clue is part of a crafted quest with over 80 quests per puzzle, and Classic mode, which functions like a traditional crossword experience.

How does the hint system work?

If you get stuck, the app provides several hint options. These include revealing the start and end letters of a word, losing unused keyboard letters, or revealing an entire word. You can acquire coins for hints through in-app purchases or by watching reward adverts.

Is this app suitable for beginners?

While the puzzles are epic challenges, the app is designed for both crossword aficionados and beginners. The hint system and the 'mini grid' feature can assist players in navigating and completing the puzzles. Additionally, a separate app is available to learn how to solve cryptic crosswords.

How is the app monetized?

The app is free to download and play, but it includes in-app purchases for coins, which can be used to buy hints. Periodically, adverts are also shown, and users can earn extra rewards by playing daily.