Crossfix Lite vs CrypticCrab Crossword

When solving a crossword, especially if it is cryptic, you will find that anagrams are a very popular clue type but they can be tricky to solve because our brains are too good at discerning patterns. We can recognize words using only the first and last letters if they have the correct number of letters inside. This means that asking our brains to scramble these letters into a completely different word is very difficult. In the days of doing crosswords in the newspaper, the best method was to find a space in the margin and write the letters out in a circle which forces the brain to reconsider the options, but when doing a crossword online or through an app, this is no longer possible. This app gives you back this ability, allowing you to see the letters in a circle, shuffle them around and even discard any extras. You can place known letters in the squares and lock them in place, then shuffle in the unknown until you can see the answer. This lite version of the app only allows you to work on three anagrams per day. The full version is completely unlimited for a single one-off price with no ads.

Ever stared at a cryptic crossword clue and wondered if it was written in another language? You're not alone. CrypticCrab cracks the code on cryptic crosswords, one clue at a time. Most people think cryptic clues are impenetrable. The secret? Every cryptic clue has exactly two paths to the answer. Once you see the pattern, you'll never look at a crossword the same way again. CrypticCrab teaches you to solve real cryptic crossword clues through hands-on practice, not passive reading. Our four-phase lesson system breaks down each concept: TEACH: Watch as clues are dissected before your eyes. Colour-coded breakdowns show exactly how definition and wordplay work together. GUIDED SOLVE: Tap the definition words, identify the wordplay, classify the technique. Immediate feedback on every tap -- green for right, shake for wrong. ASSISTED SOLVE: Try solving with a safety net. Progressive hints when you're stuck (technique type is free; letters cost XP). SOLO SOLVE: You versus the clue. Enter your answer letter by letter, with a detailed breakdown after every attempt that reinforces what you've learned. NEW IN 2.0 -- MORE WAYS TO PLAY: DAILY CLUE: A fresh cryptic every day. Keep your streak alive. PAST CLUES: Missed a day? Replay any previous daily from the calendar archive. UNLIMITED PLAY: An endless library of clues. Pick your level -- Rookie, Standard, Expert or Master -- and solve as many as you like. HEAD-TO-HEAD DUELS: Race a friend or a rival in real time -- same clue, same clock. Climb the rankings in ranked matches, or keep it friendly. REFERENCE LIBRARY: A searchable glossary of indicator words and abbreviations, always a tap away. STATS HUB: Track your streak, XP, leaderboard standing and awards, all in one place. WHAT YOU GET: - Learning modules that build real skill: The Golden Rule (double definitions) and Indicator Words (anagrams, hidden words, reversals and more) - A fresh daily puzzle plus a full archive of past clues - Unlimited Play across four difficulty tiers - Real-time head-to-head multiplayer with Game Center rankings and achievements - XP system with 8 levels from Novice to Grand Master - Streak tracking that rewards consistency (and never punishes a missed day) - Three-star ratings on every lesson -- replay for perfection - A searchable reference glossary and technique summaries that unlock as you learn - Progress that syncs across your devices with iCloud CrypticCrab is a word puzzle game that teaches as you play -- now with a completely redesigned 2.0 experience. Free to start, with no ads. An optional Premium unlock (or one-time Lifetime purchase) adds the full past-clue archive, every learning module, unlimited solving and friend leaderboards. Lessons play offline; the daily clue, the archive and multiplayer need a connection. Whether you're a complete beginner who's never attempted a cryptic clue, or a casual solver looking to understand the method behind the madness, CrypticCrab meets you where you are and builds your skills one clue at a time. The answer to the clue is always there. You just need to learn where to look. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Full terms and conditions: https://crypticcrab.xyz/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://crypticcrab.xyz/privacy/