Best Crossword Dictionary Apps & Games

248+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
19 free apps & games
Updated July 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our crossword dictionary list covers 248+ iPhone apps and games updated through July 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Crossword Dictionary Apps & Games (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Crossword Clue SolverCrossword Clue SolverFree4.8★ (15K)YesYesAug 2026
2Dictionary.com: English WordsDictionary.com: English WordsFree4.8★ (328K)YesNoAug 2026
3Crossword Solver KingCrossword Solver KingFree4.7★ (106)YesNoJul 2026
4Crossword Puzzle RedstoneCrossword Puzzle RedstoneFree4.8★ (115K)YesYesAug 2026
5WordWeb DictionaryWordWeb DictionaryFree4.6★ (268)NoNoAug 2026
6Crossword SolverCrossword SolverFree4.4★ (133)YesYesJul 2026
7Crossword HelperCrossword HelperFree3.3★ (56)NoNoJul 2026
8The Crossword & Anagram SolverThe Crossword & Anagram SolverFree4.7★ (578)YesYesAug 2026

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  • 🐛 Outdated or missing words in the dictionary
Dictionary.com: English Words#2

Dictionary.com: English Words by Curiosity Media

Dictionary, Thesaurus, Vocab
Strong Contender
🔍 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
Crossword Solver King#3

Crossword Solver King by Mark Bailey

WordFinder and Dictionary
Worth Considering
🔍 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.

More Crossword Dictionary apps to explore

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Crossword Puzzle Redstone
Crossword Puzzle Redstone
Crossword Puzzle Redstone
Human-made crossword puzzles
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
(115K)
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
(268)
free
6
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
7
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
8
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
(578)
freemium
9
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
10
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
(760)
free with in-app purchases
11
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
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
(129K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Turkish Dictionary & Crossword
Turkish Dictionary & Crossword
Turkish Dictionary & Crossword
English To Turkish Dictionary
Free
📚 Education
(0)
14
Word Cross: Crossword Games
Word Cross: Crossword Games
Word Cross: Crossword Games
70,000 English Words 800 Games
Free
🎮 Games
(0)
15
Cross Check Words
Cross Check Words
Cross Check Words
CrossWord
Free
🎮 Games
(0)
16
Crossword Solver +
Crossword Solver +
Crossword Solver +
Get help for difficult clues
$4.99

This app assists with crossword puzzles and similar word games by suggesting answers based on known letters. It features extensive databases of proper nouns, synonyms, and foreign words, with multiple solving modes and language options.

Suggests answers based on known lettersExtensive database of proper nounsSynonym finder
🔍 Reference
(5)
paid
17
CrossWord Ex
CrossWord Ex
CrossWord Ex
by 小仪 陈
Free

Enjoy hundreds of free crossword puzzles designed for casual play on your iPhone or iPad. Features include voice input, hints, and Game Center integration. This app offers a completely ad-free experience.

Hundreds of free crossword puzzlesVoice input supportHint system
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
free
18
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
19
Crossword: 2023
Crossword: 2023
Crossword: 2023
Crossword of the 2023
Free
🎮 Games
(0)
20
Minute Cryptic - New
Minute Cryptic - New
Minute Cryptic - New
Solve a daily cryptic clue
Free
🎮 Games
(0)

FAQ about Crossword Dictionary

What are the best crossword dictionary apps & games for iPhone?
Crossword Clue Solver tops our crossword dictionary apps & games ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 15K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top crossword dictionary apps & games we rank are free to download, including Crossword Clue Solver and Dictionary.com: English Words.
Crossword Clue Solver shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 248+ crossword dictionary apps & games on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app acts as a crossword helper, allowing you to search for words based on a specific clue you have or a pattern of letters you know. It's designed to be a quick and effective tool for overcoming challenging crossword puzzles.
The app searches its extensive wordlist using either the clue you provide or a pattern of letters you input. This helps you find potential answers for the words you are stuck on in your crossword.

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