Best Cryptic Crossword Apps &amp; Games

4.8(20 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

#73in Games

Learn cryptic crosswords with daily clues and video explanations. This game offers hints, stats tracking, and a beginner-friendly guide. Upgrade for access to past clues, mini crosswords, and clue creation tools.

Cryptic Crossword by Teazel

Improve your word power

Strong Contender

4.8😊(1.1K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

Engage with over 260 professional cryptic crosswords designed for experienced puzzle solvers. Enjoy a full-featured experience with 29 free puzzles, including pinch zooming, mistake highlighting, and resume functionality.

What We Love

👍 Great mind workout
👍 Excellent value for money
👍 Fantastic and addictive challenges
👍 Not too hard not too easy
👍 Excellent intro to cryptic crosswords
👍 Fun and straight forward cryptic crossword game
👍 Challenging but not too difficult
👍 Challenging enough without being frustrating
👍 Relaxing and enjoyable
👍 Tons of fun and challenge
👍 Challenging without being ridiculously difficult
👍 Clever and witty clues
👍 Bare-bones interface that's easy to navigate
👍 No advertising
👍 Gameplay is simple and efficient
👍 Good for beginners
👍 Enjoyable for all the word nerds

Room to Improve

🐛 Occasional freezing and crashing issues
🐛 Backup/restore not working
🐛 Purchased puzzles disappearing after device change
🔍 Clues can be too easy or too obscure
🔍 Too many anagrams and hidden word clues
🔍 Clues can be derogatory or insensitive
🔍 Interface can be awkward and glitchy
🔍 Puzzles too easy for experienced solvers

CrypticCrab Crossword by Rodney Telford

Learn to solve cryptic clues

Worth Considering

Develop your solving skills

4.7(9 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

Learn to solve cryptic crosswords with interactive lessons and practice. Features daily puzzles, unlimited solving across difficulty levels, and real-time multiplayer duels. Track your progress and access a reference library of indicators and abbreviations.

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