Best Cryptic Crosswords
Teazel Games iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Best Cryptic Crosswords is a free Games app for iPhone and iPad by Teazel. Rated 4.8/5 from 313 ratings. Requires iOS 10.0. Updated January 26, 2026.
- Rating
- 4.8
- 313 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 7 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Jan 26
- 2026 · v1.11
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About Best Cryptic Crosswords
300 professional cryptic crosswords puzzles set by Michael Curl from www.bestforpuzzles.com. 12 free puzzles with all features enabled and no ads. These are accessible cryptic puzzles set by a top setter. Features: - great for iPads and iPhones - pinch and zooming grid - landscape mode with clue list - cheats and answer checking - Resume button - British style puzzles - no ads - great value
Ratings & reviews
4.8
313 ratings
What’s new
Version 1.11 · Updated January 26, 2026
Minor bug fixes
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App privacy
The developer, Teazel, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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