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Crosswords Analysis

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Crosswords is a comprehensive crossword puzzle application designed for iOS users, offering an extensive array of puzzles sourced from various newspapers. The app is optimized for iOS 12 and features a user-friendly interface that caters to both novice and experienced solvers. Daily challenges keep users engaged, while helpful tools such as hints and clue lookups enhance the solving experience. Players can choose to enter answers in 'ink' or 'pencil,' track their solving times, and compare their performance against others online.

The app's standout feature is its vast collection of puzzles, which can be expanded through a premium subscription. Users gain access to nearly unlimited puzzles from renowned sources, including Brendan Emmett Quigley's Weekly Puzzle and the Village Voice. The app also allows for easy downloading of older puzzles and automatic background downloads of new ones. While the list of puzzle providers may change, the app remains a valuable resource for crossword enthusiasts seeking a robust and enjoyable puzzle-solving experience.

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Release
Latest update
Version
2026.2
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
iOS
Operating System
iOS 16.4
POPULARITY
Total Downloads
17
Downloads Last Week
0

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Developer’s Description

the definitive source for puzzles for iOS.
the definitive source for puzzles for iOS." the New York Times. Play the Award Winning Crosswords on your iPad or iPhone, now optimized for the new iOS 10. Each day many newspapers provide their crossword puzzles online; wake up each day to new puzzles, solve them, get hints, view clues, and track how quickly you're improving. Touch and hold a square to view hints. US and UK Cryptic puzzles available. Hints, Websites, and Clue lookups. Enter answers in 'ink' or 'pencil'. Quickly see your recently played, or sort by date, difficulty or source. Detailed info on each puzzle. Post your solve times online and compare with other solvers. After upgrading, you can also: Automatically get new puzzles every day. Access nearly unlimited puzzles from many different sources. Grab older puzzles with a tap. Download new puzzles automatically in the background. Upgraded Puzzle Sources: Brendan Emmett Quigley's Weekly Puzzle. Elizabeth C. Gorski's Crossword Nation. Inkwell Crossword. Village Voice. Chronicle of Higher Education. The Independent. King Features Crosswords (Joseph, Sheffer, and Premier). People Magazine. Newsday. Andy Kravis, Cruciverbist at Law. Glutton for Pun. MacNamara's Band. Murchie's Monday Fills. Neville Fogarty. Puzzle Express. The Stickler Weekly. Telegraph Toughie. World of Crosswords. Premium Crosswords subscription required: Matt Gaffney's Crossword Contest. Telegraph UK Quick & Cryptic Crosswords. American Values Crossword. Crooked Crosswords. Providers list subject to change. For support, please visit our website at http://www.standalone.com.

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