18 free casual cryptic puzzles with all features enabled, and no ads - with 3…
Teazel LtdToo little checked to say Only reviews have been read so far (400 reviews). The app itself hasn’t been analysed.
From review signals only, 30 Oct 2026.
The store currently lists version 1.45, updated 2026-08-22.
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18 free casual cryptic puzzles with all features enabled, and no ads - with 300 available for purchase. These crosswords are suitable for casual cryptic players.
Features:
- cheats and answer checking
- great for phone and tablets
- pinch zooming grid
- landscape mode with clue list
- Resume button
- useful preferences to enhance gameplay
- no adverts
If you're finding Cryptic a little too challenging, why not try our plain Crossword apps.
Or maybe you're looking for American style puzzles, with no hanging letters? If so, then try our Crossword (US) app.
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9 reviews · about 1 in 44 reviews we read
Great app. Hard puzzles but still doable, although over a few days! I liked how I could check if my answers were right (and the funny comments). No ads which was great.
Good challenging crosswords, and enough free ones to keep going for ages, and no ads 😊
Top Banana, no ads, great stuff.
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