Best Crossword Dictionary Apps & Games

209+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated July 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our crossword dictionary list covers 209+ iPhone apps and games updated through July 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Top Picks for Crossword Dictionary

Crossword Clue Solver#1

Crossword Clue Solver by Niek Dijkhuis

The best Crossword Solver
Editor's Choice
🔍 Reference
4.8😊(14K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app helps you solve crossword puzzles by searching for words based on clues or patterns. It offers a simple, quick, and effective way to overcome challenging word puzzles, requiring an internet connection to maintain an up-to-date wordlist.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great free crossword app
  • 👍 User friendly
  • 👍 Quick and easy to use
  • 👍 Helpful for solving crossword puzzles

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
  • 🐛 Unreliable server connection
  • 🐛 Outdated or missing words in the dictionary
Crossword Solver King#2

Crossword Solver King by Mark Bailey

WordFinder and Dictionary
Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
4.7(106 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app assists with various word games and puzzles by providing powerful word-finding and solving tools. It helps users find words for crosswords, Scrabble, Wordle, and more with a vast database and advanced search filters.

Dictionary.com: English Words#3

Dictionary.com: English Words by Curiosity Media, Inc.

Dictionary, Thesaurus, Vocab
Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
4.8😐(328K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Access over 2 million trusted definitions and synonyms for English words. Enhance your vocabulary with daily new words, example sentences, and audio pronunciations. This app provides grammar tips and editorial content to deepen your understanding of the English language.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Robust dictionary and thesaurus
  • 🤓 Helpful resources like blogs and articles
  • 💡 Useful word games and puzzles
  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent search results and missing definitions
  • 💸 Aggressive ads even after paid upgrades
  • 🤯 Frequent crashes and performance issues

More Crossword Dictionary apps to explore

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Crossword Solver
Crossword Solver
Crossword Solver
Get help for difficult clues
Free

Solve challenging English crosswords and word games with this comprehensive helper. It uses your known letters to suggest answers and includes extensive databases of proper nouns, synonyms, and foreign words. Features multiple solving modes and filters to narrow down possibilities.

Extensive proper noun databaseFilters for narrowing answersMultiple solving modes (crosswords, anagrams, etc.)
🔍 Reference
(133)
free with in-app purchases
5
WordWeb Dictionary
WordWeb Dictionary
WordWeb Dictionary
Offline ad-free dictionary
Free

This app provides a comprehensive offline English dictionary and thesaurus with fast searching, spelling suggestions, definitions, and usage examples. It offers extensive word data and advanced search filters without requiring an internet connection.

Offline dictionary and thesaurusFast searchingSpelling suggestions
🔍 Reference
(85)
free
6
Crossword Puzzle Redstone
Crossword Puzzle Redstone
Crossword Puzzle Redstone
Crossword lovers dream app
Free

Solve thousands of free crossword puzzles with various difficulty levels and themes. Enjoy a polished interface, smart hints, and offline play. Improve your vocabulary and challenge yourself daily with puzzles from top constructors.

Thousands of free crossword puzzlesFour difficulty levelsThemed and themeless puzzles
🎮 Games
(113K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Anagram Solver - Crosswords
Anagram Solver - Crosswords
Anagram Solver - Crosswords
Find words, phrases and names!
Free

This powerful word finder assists with puzzles and games by quickly searching over 400,000 words and phrases. It supports crossword puzzles, multi-word anagrams, blank letters, and includes a built-in dictionary with definitions and synonyms.

Fast search of 400,000+ wordsCrossword solver with wildcardsMulti-word anagrams
🔍 Reference
(4K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Merriam-Webster Dictionary
by Merriam-Webster, Inc.
Free

Access America's most respected dictionary, updated with new words and meanings. This app offers offline access, voice search, daily vocabulary challenges, and a thesaurus. It's designed for English language reference, education, and vocabulary enhancement.

Offline dictionary accessVoice search for wordsDaily Word of the Day
🔍 Reference
(320K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Crossword Helper
Crossword Helper
Crossword Helper
by C Loep
Free

Struggling with crossword puzzles? This free utility helps you fill in blanks by suggesting possible answers based on known letters. Access definitions and synonyms to refine your choices and solve challenging clues.

Fill in crossword blanksSuggests possible answersDictionary lookup
🎮 Games
(56)
free
10
The Crossword & Anagram Solver
The Crossword & Anagram Solver
The Crossword & Anagram Solver
by Richard Loxley Ltd
Free

Stuck on a crossword or need to unscramble letters? This app helps by filling in known letters and blanks, solving anagrams, and providing word definitions and synonyms. It uses advanced dictionaries to find suitable words for your puzzles.

Crossword puzzle solverAnagram solverLetter shuffling for hints
🎮 Games
(12K)
freemium
11
English Crosswords Puzzle Game
English Crosswords Puzzle Game
English Crosswords Puzzle Game
Easy & offline crossword game
Free

Exercise your brain daily with this offline crossword game. Improve your English vocabulary and learn new words with over 150 easy levels and thousands of clues. Enjoy a fun and educational way to challenge your mind and reduce stress.

Offline play with 500 puzzlesUnlimited hints150 easy levels
🎮 Games
(675)
free with in-app purchases
12
Daily Themed Crossword Puzzles
Daily Themed Crossword Puzzles
Daily Themed Crossword Puzzles
Fun New Crossword Every Day!
Free

Engage your mind with daily themed crossword puzzles. Enjoy a new puzzle every day, covering diverse topics like movies, sports, and technology. Improve vocabulary and general knowledge while having fun.

New themed puzzle dailyHundreds of puzzles availableHints for difficult words
🎮 Games
(124K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Advanced Dictionary&Thesaurus
Advanced Dictionary&Thesaurus
Advanced Dictionary&Thesaurus
English dictionary with Audio
Free

This comprehensive English dictionary and thesaurus offers precise definitions, synonyms, antonyms, and related words. It features intelligent search tools, offline audio, and customizable themes to enhance your language learning experience.

140,000+ definitionsSynonyms, antonyms, and related wordsOffline audio pronunciation
🔍 Reference
(4.3K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Crossword Puzzle Universe
Crossword Puzzle Universe
Crossword Puzzle Universe
Relax playing Crossword puzzle
Free

Engage in challenging American-style grid crossword puzzles with fresh content added monthly. Perfect for all skill levels, this app offers a fun way to expand vocabulary and sharpen your mind. Enjoy daily themes, rewards, and a zoom feature for an enhanced experience.

Thousands of puzzles for all levelsPinch to zoom functionalityDaily Classic and Mini Crosswords
🎮 Games
(9.8K)
free with in-app purchases
15
NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword
NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword
NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword
Play Word & Logic Game Puzzles
Free

Engage your mind with a daily collection of popular word, number, and logic puzzles. Enjoy classic challenges like Wordle and The Crossword, alongside new brain teasers. Track your progress and compete with friends.

Daily Crossword puzzlesWordle word-guessing gameConnections category grouping
🎮 Games
(291K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Word Lookup Lite
Word Lookup Lite
Word Lookup Lite
Word Game Anagram Finder
Free

This app helps word game enthusiasts find anagrams and definitions. It assists in improving gameplay for titles like Words With Friends and SCRABBLE, offering high-scoring word suggestions and useful word lists. It also serves as a handy everyday dictionary.

170,000+ word English dictionaryAnagram finder for up to 8 lettersDictionary definitions
🎮 Games
(5.3K)
ad-supported
17
Classic Crossword Puzzles
Classic Crossword Puzzles
Classic Crossword Puzzles
Play American Crosswords
Free

Engage with classic American crossword puzzles designed for all skill levels. Choose from six grid sizes and utilize helpful features like error display and hints to solve word challenges. Track your progress and compete on leaderboards.

Six grid sizes for all abilitiesDisplay errors for incorrect wordsShow word hints
🎮 Games
(6.7K)
free with in-app purchases
18
Crossword - by puzzling.com
Crossword - by puzzling.com
Crossword - by puzzling.com
The World's Biggest Puzzle
Free

Engage your mind with a vast collection of crossword puzzles and word games. Solve thousands of clues, complete daily challenges, and collect trophies across multiple game modes. Enjoy a new puzzle experience every day with this extensive library of brain-teasing fun.

Thousands of unique cluesHundreds of original puzzlesDaily themed puzzles
🎮 Games
(43K)
free with in-app purchases
19
Word Checker (for Scrabble)
Word Checker (for Scrabble)
Word Checker (for Scrabble)
Dictionary, Anagrams, Lookup
Free

This app helps Scrabble players verify word validity, find anagrams, and explore word lists. It supports multiple official dictionaries and offers advanced search filters to discover new words and improve gameplay.

Check word validitySupports NWL18 and CSW19 dictionariesView word definitions
🎮 Games
(2.5K)
free with in-app purchases
20
Crosswords With Friends
Crosswords With Friends
Crosswords With Friends
A new crossword puzzle daily!
Free

Engage your mind with daily crossword puzzles featuring themes from current entertainment, pop culture, and sports. Compete with friends, earn rewards, and access a vast archive of puzzles. Offers mini and midi puzzles alongside themed daily challenges.

Daily themed crossword puzzlesMini and midi puzzlesLeaderboard competition with friends
🎮 Games
(62K)
free with in-app purchases

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