# The Big Crossword — Biggest single grid crosswords > Giant single-grid crossword puzzles with over 1300 clues. (iPhone/iPad app by Teazel.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-big-crossword/id1488394476 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Teazel](https://appshunter.io/developer/576525182) - Category: Games, Puzzle, Word - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.10/5 from 42 App Store ratings · 52 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.6 · 13 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2020-01-16 - Data updated: 2026-09-06 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-big-crossword/id1488394476/reviews.md ## What is The Big Crossword? The ultimate giant crossword puzzles! Play the world's biggest and best single grid crosswords, with over 1300 clues in every grid. The grids are all over 100 by 100 cells in size. Can you complete these epic crosswords? These themed crosswords are a fabulous brain game if you love solving challenging puzzles. Choose to solve the crosswords in two modes: - Quest mode, where each clue has been carefully crafted into a corresponding quest. There are over 80 quests to complete in each puzzle. - Classic mode where you play like an ordinary crossword The crosswords have been professionally set, and tailored to suit both US and non US markets - with any specific cultural differences noted. We only use the best crossword setters! They are epic challenges that only the best crossword solvers will be able to complete unaided. However if you're completely stumped on a clue, the game features several hints: - Reveal start and end letters - Lose unused keyboard letters - Reveal Word Each puzzle also contains 140 cryptic clues to sharpen your wits, but fear not - our 'Learn Cryptic Crosswords' app teaches you how to solve those. Or just use your Hints! The helpful 'mini grid' feature shows you where you are in the overall puzzle. The game features in-app purchases to buy coins for hints, or you can watch reward adverts instead. Periodically adverts are shown. Earn extra rewards by playing daily. Did we mention the size? They’re BIG - really BIG! A real challenge for crossword aficionados or beginners. ## Key features - 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 ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Remove adverts | $2.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 52) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-big-crossword/id1488394476/reviews.md ### 4/5 — Please make more *2026-07-28* I loved this big crossword. Please make more of them! ### 3/5 — Crash *2026-03-16* 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 ### 5/5 — Head scratcher! *2026-03-01, version 1.0.23* Great crossword app with some real head-scratching variety of clues! ### 5/5 — Thanks for the puzzles! *2025-12-29* 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! ### 5/5 — So happy there is a third puzzle *2025-12-14* Thanks for updating! These clues seem so much better also ### 2/5 — Legitimate interest cookies? *2025-11-30* 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. ### 1/5 — TOO MANY ADDS *2025-08-25* There are way to many adds hard to get on a roll and enjoy playing when after every 2nd or 3rd clue there’s an add😡😡😡 ### 5/5 — I love this developer’s apps! *2025-07-17* In an ever increasing world where companies are confining customers to subscription services (sometimes as well as adverts every time you push a button!), it is so refreshing to see a developer working differently! I find Teazel’s crossword apps so accessible for this reason - yes they carry adverts in order to maintain themselves as a business which I totally understand, but what I like is that for a couple of quid, you can remove the adverts and contribute directly towards the developer’s games! For just a one-time £3 purchase, all levels of hints are accessible as well as the removal of ads! Hints include First & Last Letters of any puzzle, limit letters to only those for a particular answer, or reveal an entire word! All puzzles are of a casual level. The app can easily be accessed offline, which really works for me when I am on the move and need brain stimulation on trains or in airport queues etc. I am currently also using ‘Crossword’ and ‘Spiral Crossword’ from Teazel that have similar pricing models to the above, which really works for me and the flexibility it provides! ### 5/5 — Brilliant crossword *2025-06-03* Just completed puzzle 1 today - it only took over 9 hours to complete !!! There were adverts, but they weren’t too often or annoying like other apps that I use. Really enjoyed solving it, some clues are easy, others are really hard (as they should be). I’ve already started on puzzle 2. Would definitely recommend this to anyone who likes crossword puzzles. Brilliant - worth the 5 stars. ### 5/5 — Best crossword *2025-02-08* This crossword is brilliant- it has a great mix of topics, including cryptic and normal clues. I had to get help with some clues like music, tv and movies. It can be shared with others while playing by adding a backup, then share those details with friends ## Frequently asked questions about The Big Crossword ### 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. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.0.23 — 2026-01-26 Minro bug fixes ### 1.0.22 — 2025-12-21 Ready for an even bigger challenge? Our Big Crossword just got even better. With the new third puzzle, there’s more wordplay, more clues, and more fun than ever! ### 1.0.21 — 2025-12-17 Ready for an even bigger challenge? Our Big Crossword just got even better. With the new third puzzle, there’s more wordplay, more clues, and more fun than ever! ### 1.0.20 — 2025-12-16 Ready for an even bigger challenge? Our Big Crossword just got even better. With the new third puzzle, there’s more wordplay, more clues, and more fun than ever! ### 1.0.19 — 2025-12-13 Ready for an even bigger challenge? Our Big Crossword just got even better. 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User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-06.*