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Cryptic Crossword — Addictive cryptic crossword puzzles to challenge your mind

Android Word Teazel Ltd
4.4 GP
33,292+
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Description

Been using Cryptic Crossword for a couple months now. It’s basically a challenging crossword app with a ton of puzzles to solve. Pretty solid if you’re into word games and brain teasers.

Here’s what you do: there are hundreds of cryptic crosswords to tackle, and you can use features like zooming, clue lists, and even cheats if you get stuck. It’s got a tutorial too which is helpful if you’re new to cryptic crosswords. And you can share your progress on social media, which is a nice touch.

Look, if you’re a crossword junkie like me, you’ll probably like this app. It’s not perfect – the ads can get annoying if you don’t pay – but overall it does the job. Worth checking out if you want a fresh challenge.

Editor Opinion

So here's my honest take on Cryptic Crossword. I've tested a bunch of word game apps and this one's pretty solid. The puzzles are legit challenging but not impossible, which I like. And the UI is clean and the features are useful. My only real gripe is the ads - they can get old after a while. But you can pay to remove them. Overall, it's a great option if you're into cryptic crosswords and want to keep your brain active.

Manya Lyalya
Author Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Tons of challenging cryptic crossword puzzles to solve
  • Helpful tutorial for learning cryptic clues
  • Useful features like zooming, clue lists, and cheats
  • No ads if you pay a one-time fee

Cons

  • Ads can be annoying if you don't pay to remove them
  • Some puzzles are really tough, may get frustrating
  • Doesn't have a ton of variety beyond the crosswords

Specifications

Updated 27.08.2025
Category Word
Age Rating Everyone
Developer Teazel Ltd
Android Android 6.0++
Package Name com.teazel.crossword.cryptic.full

Ratings

87
Google Play
4.4/5
3,297 reviews
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