Cryptic Crossword
Teazel Games iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Cryptic Crossword is a free Games app for iPhone and iPad by Teazel. Rated 4.8/5 from 1,065 ratings. Requires iOS 15.6. Updated October 1, 2026.
- Rating
- 4.8
- 1K ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 10 MB
- Age 12+
- Updated
- Oct 1
- 2026 · v3.3
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About Cryptic Crossword
A brand new cryptic crossword every day, plus 260+ professional puzzles to keep you pondering. These are cryptic level crosswords, suitable for seasoned crossword enthusiasts. DAILY PUZZLES A brand new cryptic crossword published every day. Build a streak by playing daily, earn coins, and unlock puzzles at your own pace. Four weeks of daily puzzles are available to catch up on. EXPLAIN THE CLUE Stuck on the wordplay? Tap 'Explain clue' for a clear explanation of how any cryptic clue works, breaking down the wordplay and the definition. A great way to learn the tricks of cryptic solving. SUBSCRIBE FOR FULL ACCESS Subscribe for unlimited access to every daily puzzle and all archive packs, with no coins needed. Available as monthly, quarterly, or annual plans. 260+ ARCHIVE PUZZLES Thirteen packs of professional cryptic crosswords to keep you thinking. Great for a quick coffee break or a longer session. EARN COINS & STREAKS Open the app each day to earn bonus coins. The longer your streak, the bigger the bonus. Spend coins to unlock daily and archive puzzles, or watch a short ad for extra coins whenever you choose. Features: - a brand new cryptic crossword every day - daily login bonus with streak rewards - earn coins by playing daily, or watch a short ad for extra coins - unlock puzzles with coins, or subscribe for unlimited access - great for iPads and iPhones - pinch zooming grid - 'Explain clue' breaks down the wordplay and definition of any cryptic clue - hints, highlight mistakes and answer checking - backup and restore If you're finding Cryptic a little too challenging, why not try our standard 'Crossword' or 'Crossword US' apps. The Terms of Use (EULA) can be found here: https://www.teazel.com/cryptic_crossword_terms/ios_terms_en.html
Ratings & reviews
4.8
1K ratings
What’s new
Version 3.3 · Updated October 1, 2026
Minor fixes
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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