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The Big Crossword

The Big Crossword

Biggest single grid crosswords

43 ratings
52 reviews
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Released
January 16, 2020
Updated
January 26, 2026

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Developer

Teazel
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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 users say about The Big Crossword

Reviews of The Big Crossword are mostly positive: the game is rated 4.1/5 from 43 App Store ratings. What users like most: huge, challenging puzzles, great for brain stimulation. Top complaints: too many ads, app freezes/crashes after third puzzle. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🤩Huge, challenging puzzles
  • 🧠Great for brain stimulation
  • 💡Variety of clue types (cryptic, normal)
  • 👍Easy to use interface
  • 💰Reasonable one-time purchase for ad removal
  • ✈️Offline accessibility
  • 🤓Explanations for cryptic clues
  • 🧩Satisfying progress feedback
  • 🎁Great value entertainment

Negative things

  • 😩Too many ads
  • ❄️App freezes/crashes after third puzzle
  • 🍪Cookie consent pop-ups
  • 🇬🇧Some UK-centric spellings/clues
  • 🤷Cryptic clues can be confusing/nonsensical
  • 📱Limited to portrait mode
  • 🔒Ads interrupt gameplay significantly
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What's New in The Big Crossword

1.0.23

January 26, 2026

Minro bug fixes

1

Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$2.99

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User reviews

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Please make more

I loved this big crossword. Please make more of them!
RWRuby Who

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
JJohn_Chatlie

Head scratcher!

Great crossword app with some real head-scratching variety of clues!
JJimguk2000

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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SSkolbob

So happy there is a third puzzle

Thanks for updating! These clues seem so much better also
CCallMePuzzled11
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Reported Bugs

4 issues

App freezes and becomes unresponsive after completing the third puzzle

Bug

App crashes after completing the third puzzle, no win screen

Bug

Reopening the app after a crash results in a frozen app

Bug

Game locks on to an ad, requiring device restart

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

More crosswords/puzzles

Feature

Landscape mode option

Feature

Sequel or more releases

Feature

Infinite scrolling puzzles

Feature

Ability to listen to music in background

Feature

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.