Across & Down

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About this game

Across & Down is a classic crossword puzzle game that brings the timeless newspaper crossword experience to your phone. Every game is a fresh puzzle, generated just for you — so you never run out of challenges.

CHOOSE YOUR CHALLENGE
Four difficulty levels let you play at your own pace:
- Easy — Everyday words in an 11×11 grid. Perfect for a relaxing break.
- Medium — Familiar vocabulary in a 13×13 grid. A steady challenge.
- Hard — Challenging words in a 15×15 grid. For the seasoned solver.
- Expert — Obscure & literary words in a 17×17 grid. The true test.

CLASSIC CROSSWORD FEEL
A warm, easy-on-the-eyes newsprint look. Dark mode for late-night solving. Clean grid, clear clues, and smooth controls designed for mobile screens.

PLAY OFFLINE
No internet connection required. Every puzzle is generated on your device. Solve crosswords anywhere — on the train, in the park, or curled up on the couch.

UNLIMITED PUZZLES
A new puzzle every time you play. Powered by a curated dictionary of words and clues adapted from Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913), public domain.

HELPFUL HINTS
Stuck on a word? Use a hint to reveal a letter. Hints are unlimited, but every letter revealed costs points — so use them wisely.

KEEP YOUR BEST SCORES
Your best score is saved for each difficulty. Beat your record, climb your way up, and master every level.

KEY FEATURES
- Fresh crossword puzzle every game
- Four difficulty levels: Easy, Medium, Hard, Expert
- Classic newspaper crossword style
- Dark mode for comfortable night play
- Built-in keyboard designed for mobile
- Unlimited puzzles, generated offline
- Hints when you need them
- Best score tracking per difficulty
- No account required. Just open and play.

Whether you have two minutes or twenty, Across & Down is the perfect companion for word lovers and puzzle solvers. Grab a cup of coffee, pick your difficulty, and fill in the grid.

Across & Down — A Classic Crossword.
Classic crossword puzzle game. Fresh generated puzzles. Play offline.
Updated on
Aug 26, 2026
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  • This app may share these data types with third parties
    Location, App activity, and Device or other IDs
  • This app may collect these data types
    Location, App activity, and Device or other IDs
  • Data is encrypted in transit
  • Data can’t be deleted

What’s new

Fresh crossword puzzles generated locally for every game. Choose from four difficulty levels, play offline, and enjoy dark mode, hints, and score tracking. A classic word game optimized for mobile.