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Cryptic Crossword

Challenge your lateral thinking with over 260 expert-level grids. Enjoy a clean, distraction-free experience designed for those who demand more from their daily mental workout.

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Key Figures

Downloads

174K+

User Rating

4.7/5

Total Ratings

6K+

Publisher

Teazel Limited

Master the Art of the Cryptic

Designed for the seasoned solver, our collection offers hundreds of professional-grade puzzles that challenge your logic, vocabulary, and lateral thinking in a refined, distraction-free environment.

Professional Intellectual Challenge

Access over 260 handcrafted puzzles built for the experienced enthusiast. These are high-level cryptic crosswords designed to test your wit and provide that satisfying 'aha' moment.

Precision Assistance Tools

Solve with confidence using pinch-to-zoom for perfect legibility and optional check features to verify your logic without spoiling the satisfaction of the solve.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Cryptic Crossword

How many puzzles are included in the Cryptic Crossword app?

The Cryptic Crossword app includes over 260 professional cryptic crossword puzzles. Users can access 29 free puzzles with all features enabled before purchasing additional packs.

Does the Cryptic Crossword app offer free puzzles?

Yes, the Cryptic Crossword app offers 29 free puzzles. All features are enabled for these puzzles, and the app contains no ads, allowing users to experience the full gameplay.

Is the Cryptic Crossword app suitable for beginners?

No, the Cryptic Crossword app is designed for seasoned crossword enthusiasts. For those finding cryptic puzzles too challenging, the developer recommends their standard 'Crossword' or 'Crossword US' apps.

What features are available in the Cryptic Crossword app?

The Cryptic Crossword app offers pinch zooming, cheats, highlighting mistakes, answer checking, a resume button, and extra preferences like jump letters and greyed-out completed clues.

Does the Cryptic Crossword app contain advertisements?

No, the Cryptic Crossword app does not contain any advertisements. The 29 free puzzles are available with all features enabled and no ads for an uninterrupted experience.

Can users purchase additional puzzles in the Cryptic Crossword app?

Yes, users can purchase additional puzzle packs within the Cryptic Crossword app. While 29 puzzles are free, many more are available for purchase to extend gameplay.

The following screenshots and description are sourced directly from the app's official store listing and are the property of the app developer.

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Screenshots

Cryptic Crossword - A smartphone screen showing a cryptic crossword puzzle with the word Amsterdam filled in — A smartphone screen showing a cryptic crossword puzzle with the word Amsterdam filled in

Cryptic Crossword - Gameplay screen of the Cryptic Crossword app showing a puzzle grid and a clue — Gameplay screen of the Cryptic Crossword app showing a puzzle grid and a clue

Cryptic Crossword - Smartphone display of a cryptic crossword puzzle pack menu with the heading Exercise your brain. — Smartphone display of a cryptic crossword puzzle pack menu with the heading Exercise your brain.

Cryptic Crossword - Gameplay screen of Cryptic Crossword showing a puzzle grid with clues and errors highlighted. — Gameplay screen of Cryptic Crossword showing a puzzle grid with clues and errors highlighted.

Cryptic Crossword - Menu screen of the Cryptic Crossword app showing multiple puzzle packs and progress status for each. — Menu screen of the Cryptic Crossword app showing multiple puzzle packs and progress status for each.

Cryptic Crossword - Gameplay interface of the Cryptic Crossword app showing a puzzle grid and a list of cryptic clues on a dark background. — Gameplay interface of the Cryptic Crossword app showing a puzzle grid and a list of cryptic clues on a dark background.

Description

260+ professional Cryptic Crossword puzzles to keep you pondering. 29 free puzzles with all features enabled, and no ads. These are cryptic level crosswords, suitable for seasoned crossword enthusiasts. Features: - pinch zooming grid - cheats, highlight mistakes and answer checking - resume button - extra preferences (jump letters, grey out completed clues, etc) If you're finding Cryptic a little too challenging, why not try our standard 'Crossword' or 'Crossword US' apps.