Cryptic Crossword

4.7
2.87K reviews
10K+
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Content rating
Everyone
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About this game

You've tried the rest, now try the best.
260 professional Cryptic Crossword puzzles to keep you pondering.
These are cryptic level crosswords, suitable for seasoned crossword enthusiasts.

Features:
- Tutorial for Cryptic Puzzles
- pinch zooming grid
- clue list view
- cheats, highlight mistakes and answer checking
- share a clue (via email, Twitter, Facebook, etc)
- suitable for tablets
- high resolution tablets supported
- no ads
- resume button
- extra preferences (jump letters, grey out completed clues, etc)
- 3 keyboard choices
- explanations for each clue (Pack 8 onward)

If you're finding Cryptic a little too challenging, why not try our standard Crossword app.

Or maybe you're looking for American style puzzles, with no hanging letters? If so, then try our Crossword (US) app.
Updated on
Mar 4, 2024

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Ratings and reviews

4.7
2.29K reviews
A Google user
April 4, 2019
Some clues are in my range, maybe a bit difficult but can be worked out with a little time. Some are harder but have a really good clue, and I have learned something for the next time I encounter one like it. There are a few that I don't think I would have ever solved (for example, because the answer is a British turn of phrase). All said, this is a great bargain. I used to pay this price for one magazine with only one or two Cryptics. It's great to have so many here in my phone.
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A Google user
March 5, 2020
Nice app with some relatively easy beginner-level puzzles. As someone who is just learning cryptic crosswords, this is perfect for learning the different rules and recurring patterns. However, an experienced cryptic crossword solver will probably find these to be a bit too easy.
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Jeremy Nicholls
March 12, 2024
A large selection of good entry-level cryptic puzzles. Great for the beginner or if you enjoy solving these puzzles quickly.
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What's new

Larger clue font.
'Next puzzle' button is better behaved.
Back button works for clue list.