Cryptic Crossword3.3
Publisher Description
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
Version History Minor fixes 3.3 Oct 1 - New daily puzzles
- Watch ads to unlock extra puzzles 3.1 Sep 9 - New daily puzzles
- Watch ads to unlock extra puzzles 3.0 Sep 5 Minor bug fixes 1.28 Jan 26 Backup/restore now uses a secure connection. 1.27 09/13/2024 Puzzle data corrections 1.26 09/12/2024 Puzzle corrections & improvements 1.25 08/15/2022 Improvements made to multiple puzzle clues. 1.24 09/15/2020 Restore feature now works in iOS 13.5 onward. 1.23 06/27/2020 Puzzle fixes.
Correction to Backup/Restore. 1.22 06/17/2020 - Data fixes
- Correction to Backup/Restore 1.20 12/05/2018 - extra pack of puzzles
- new backup and restore feature
- puzzle data corrections 1.19 05/15/2018 - fix for iPad pro layout 1.18 12/04/2017 - iPhone X support 1.17 12/02/2017 Added pack 12 with 20 more puzzles
Fixes to puzzle data and iOS 11 changes 1.13 10/03/2017 Nagivation bug fix 1.9.5 07/15/2017 Support added for external keyboards, refined navigation, zoom added back in and iPhone landscape support. 1.9.4 06/22/2017 *New pack of puzzles
*Improved puzzle navigation
*Previous/next buttons
*Jump to next word
*Puzzle progress overview 1.9.3 06/15/2017 New pack of puzzles.
Status bar now stays visible all the time.
Check answers now available via Menu with keyboard up.
Data fixes for existing puzzles. 1.9.2 12/14/2016 - Fix to New Pack
- Clue improvements (thanks to all who contributed) 1.8 07/27/2016 - New Pack added
- Clue improvements (thanks to all who contributed) 1.7 07/26/2016 - New pack - Pack 8 1.6 02/25/2016 Fix for resume crash 1.5 04/10/2015 - New pack of 20 top quality cryptic puzzles.
- Fix for iOS8 where navigation didn't always work in puzzle list.
- 2 extra free puzzles. 1.4 10/29/2014 - New pack of 20 fresh puzzles
- Two are free to play
- Minor bug fixes 1.3 05/21/2014
About Cryptic Crossword
The company that develops Cryptic Crossword is Teazel Limited. The latest version released by its developer is 3.3.
To install Cryptic Crossword on your iOS device, just click the green Continue To App button above to start the installation process. The app is listed on our website since 2026-10-15 and was downloaded 26 times. We have already checked if the download link is safe, however for your own protection we recommend that you scan the downloaded app with your antivirus. Your antivirus may detect the Cryptic Crossword as malware if the download link is broken.
How to install Cryptic Crossword on your iOS device:
- Click on the Continue To App button on our website. This will redirect you to the App Store.
- Once the Cryptic Crossword is shown in the iTunes listing of your iOS device, you can start its download and installation. Tap on the GET button to the right of the app to start downloading it.
- If you are not logged-in the iOS appstore app, you'll be prompted for your your Apple ID and/or password.
- After Cryptic Crossword is downloaded, you'll see an INSTALL button to the right. Tap on it to start the actual installation of the iOS app.
- Once installation is finished you can tap on the OPEN button to start it. Its icon will also be added to your device home screen.
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version 3.3
posted on 2026-10-15
Version History Minor fixes 3.3 Oct 1 - New daily puzzles
- Watch ads to unlock extra puzzles 3.1 Sep 9 - New daily puzzles
- Watch ads to unlock extra puzzles 3.0 Sep 5 Minor bug fixes 1.28 Jan 26 Backup/restore now uses a secure connection. 1.27 09/13/2024 Puzzle data corrections 1.26 09/12/2024 Puzzle corrections & improvements 1.25 08/15/2022 Improvements made to multiple puzzle clues. 1.24 09/15/2020 Restore feature now works in iOS 13.5 onward. 1.23 06/27/2020 Puzzle fixes.
Correction to Backup/Restore. 1.22 06/17/2020 - Data fixes
- Correction to Backup/Restore 1.20 12/05/2018 - extra pack of puzzles
- new backup and restore feature
- puzzle data corrections 1.19 05/15/2018 - fix for iPad pro layout 1.18 12/04/2017 - iPhone X support 1.17 12/02/2017 Added pack 12 with 20 more puzzles
Fixes to puzzle data and iOS 11 changes 1.13 10/03/2017 Nagivation bug fix 1.9.5 07/15/2017 Support added for external keyboards, refined navigation, zoom added back in and iPhone landscape support. 1.9.4 06/22/2017 *New pack of puzzles
*Improved puzzle navigation
*Previous/next buttons
*Jump to next word
*Puzzle progress overview 1.9.3 06/15/2017 New pack of puzzles.
Status bar now stays visible all the time.
Check answers now available via Menu with keyboard up.
Data fixes for existing puzzles. 1.9.2 12/14/2016 - Fix to New Pack
- Clue improvements (thanks to all who contributed) 1.8 07/27/2016 - New Pack added
- Clue improvements (thanks to all who contributed) 1.7 07/26/2016 - New pack - Pack 8 1.6 02/25/2016 Fix for resume crash 1.5 04/10/2015 - New pack of 20 top quality cryptic puzzles.
- Fix for iOS8 where navigation didn't always work in puzzle list.
- 2 extra free puzzles. 1.4 10/29/2014 - New pack of 20 fresh puzzles
- Two are free to play
- Minor bug fixes 1.3 05/21/2014
version 3.3
posted on 2026-10-08
Version History Minor fixes 3.3 6d ago - New daily puzzles
- Watch ads to unlock extra puzzles 3.1 Sep 9 - New daily puzzles
- Watch ads to unlock extra puzzles 3.0 Sep 5 Minor bug fixes 1.28 Jan 26 Backup/restore now uses a secure connection. 1.27 09/13/2024 Puzzle data corrections 1.26 09/12/2024 Puzzle corrections & improvements 1.25 08/15/2022 Improvements made to multiple puzzle clues. 1.24 09/15/2020 Restore feature now works in iOS 13.5 onward. 1.23 06/27/2020 Puzzle fixes.
Correction to Backup/Restore. 1.22 06/17/2020 - Data fixes
- Correction to Backup/Restore 1.20 12/05/2018 - extra pack of puzzles
- new backup and restore feature
- puzzle data corrections 1.19 05/15/2018 - fix for iPad pro layout 1.18 12/04/2017 - iPhone X support 1.17 12/02/2017 Added pack 12 with 20 more puzzles
Fixes to puzzle data and iOS 11 changes 1.13 10/03/2017 Nagivation bug fix 1.9.5 07/15/2017 Support added for external keyboards, refined navigation, zoom added back in and iPhone landscape support. 1.9.4 06/22/2017 *New pack of puzzles
*Improved puzzle navigation
*Previous/next buttons
*Jump to next word
*Puzzle progress overview 1.9.3 06/15/2017 New pack of puzzles.
Status bar now stays visible all the time.
Check answers now available via Menu with keyboard up.
Data fixes for existing puzzles. 1.9.2 12/14/2016 - Fix to New Pack
- Clue improvements (thanks to all who contributed) 1.8 07/27/2016 - New Pack added
- Clue improvements (thanks to all who contributed) 1.7 07/26/2016 - New pack - Pack 8 1.6 02/25/2016 Fix for resume crash 1.5 04/10/2015 - New pack of 20 top quality cryptic puzzles.
- Fix for iOS8 where navigation didn't always work in puzzle list.
- 2 extra free puzzles. 1.4 10/29/2014 - New pack of 20 fresh puzzles
- Two are free to play
- Minor bug fixes 1.3 05/21/2014
version 3.1
posted on 2026-10-01
Version History - New daily puzzles
- Watch ads to unlock extra puzzles 3.1 Sep 9 - New daily puzzles
- Watch ads to unlock extra puzzles 3.0 Sep 5 Minor bug fixes 1.28 Jan 26 Backup/restore now uses a secure connection. 1.27 09/13/2024 Puzzle data corrections 1.26 09/12/2024 Puzzle corrections & improvements 1.25 08/15/2022 Improvements made to multiple puzzle clues. 1.24 09/15/2020 Restore feature now works in iOS 13.5 onward. 1.23 06/27/2020 Puzzle fixes.
Correction to Backup/Restore. 1.22 06/17/2020 - Data fixes
- Correction to Backup/Restore 1.20 12/05/2018 - extra pack of puzzles
- new backup and restore feature
- puzzle data corrections 1.19 05/15/2018 - fix for iPad pro layout 1.18 12/04/2017 - iPhone X support 1.17 12/02/2017 Added pack 12 with 20 more puzzles
Fixes to puzzle data and iOS 11 changes 1.13 10/03/2017 Nagivation bug fix 1.9.5 07/15/2017 Support added for external keyboards, refined navigation, zoom added back in and iPhone landscape support. 1.9.4 06/22/2017 *New pack of puzzles
*Improved puzzle navigation
*Previous/next buttons
*Jump to next word
*Puzzle progress overview 1.9.3 06/15/2017 New pack of puzzles.
Status bar now stays visible all the time.
Check answers now available via Menu with keyboard up.
Data fixes for existing puzzles. 1.9.2 12/14/2016 - Fix to New Pack
- Clue improvements (thanks to all who contributed) 1.8 07/27/2016 - New Pack added
- Clue improvements (thanks to all who contributed) 1.7 07/26/2016 - New pack - Pack 8 1.6 02/25/2016 Fix for resume crash 1.5 04/10/2015 - New pack of 20 top quality cryptic puzzles.
- Fix for iOS8 where navigation didn't always work in puzzle list.
- 2 extra free puzzles. 1.4 10/29/2014 - New pack of 20 fresh puzzles
- Two are free to play
- Minor bug fixes 1.3 05/21/2014 - Added Pack 5
- InApp Purchase Fix
- Puzzle Improvements 1.2 12/07/2013
version 3.1
posted on 2026-09-10
Version History - New daily puzzles
- Watch ads to unlock extra puzzles 3.1 1d ago - New daily puzzles
- Watch ads to unlock extra puzzles 3.0 4d ago Minor bug fixes 1.28 Jan 26 Backup/restore now uses a secure connection. 1.27 09/13/2024 Puzzle data corrections 1.26 09/12/2024 Puzzle corrections & improvements 1.25 08/15/2022 Improvements made to multiple puzzle clues. 1.24 09/15/2020 Restore feature now works in iOS 13.5 onward. 1.23 06/27/2020 Puzzle fixes.
Correction to Backup/Restore. 1.22 06/17/2020 - Data fixes
- Correction to Backup/Restore 1.20 12/05/2018 - extra pack of puzzles
- new backup and restore feature
- puzzle data corrections 1.19 05/15/2018 - fix for iPad pro layout 1.18 12/04/2017 - iPhone X support 1.17 12/02/2017 Added pack 12 with 20 more puzzles
Fixes to puzzle data and iOS 11 changes 1.13 10/03/2017 Nagivation bug fix 1.9.5 07/15/2017 Support added for external keyboards, refined navigation, zoom added back in and iPhone landscape support. 1.9.4 06/22/2017 *New pack of puzzles
*Improved puzzle navigation
*Previous/next buttons
*Jump to next word
*Puzzle progress overview 1.9.3 06/15/2017 New pack of puzzles.
Status bar now stays visible all the time.
Check answers now available via Menu with keyboard up.
Data fixes for existing puzzles. 1.9.2 12/14/2016 - Fix to New Pack
- Clue improvements (thanks to all who contributed) 1.8 07/27/2016 - New Pack added
- Clue improvements (thanks to all who contributed) 1.7 07/26/2016 - New pack - Pack 8 1.6 02/25/2016 Fix for resume crash 1.5 04/10/2015 - New pack of 20 top quality cryptic puzzles.
- Fix for iOS8 where navigation didn't always work in puzzle list.
- 2 extra free puzzles. 1.4 10/29/2014 - New pack of 20 fresh puzzles
- Two are free to play
- Minor bug fixes 1.3 05/21/2014 - Added Pack 5
- InApp Purchase Fix
- Puzzle Improvements 1.2 12/07/2013
version 1.28
posted on 2026-09-03
Version History Minor bug fixes 1.28 Jan 26 Backup/restore now uses a secure connection. 1.27 09/13/2024 Puzzle data corrections 1.26 09/12/2024 Puzzle corrections & improvements 1.25 08/15/2022 Improvements made to multiple puzzle clues. 1.24 09/15/2020 Restore feature now works in iOS 13.5 onward. 1.23 06/27/2020 Puzzle fixes.
Correction to Backup/Restore. 1.22 06/17/2020 - Data fixes
- Correction to Backup/Restore 1.20 12/05/2018 - extra pack of puzzles
- new backup and restore feature
- puzzle data corrections 1.19 05/15/2018 - fix for iPad pro layout 1.18 12/04/2017 - iPhone X support 1.17 12/02/2017 Added pack 12 with 20 more puzzles
Fixes to puzzle data and iOS 11 changes 1.13 10/03/2017 Nagivation bug fix 1.9.5 07/15/2017 Support added for external keyboards, refined navigation, zoom added back in and iPhone landscape support. 1.9.4 06/22/2017 *New pack of puzzles
*Improved puzzle navigation
*Previous/next buttons
*Jump to next word
*Puzzle progress overview 1.9.3 06/15/2017 New pack of puzzles.
Status bar now stays visible all the time.
Check answers now available via Menu with keyboard up.
Data fixes for existing puzzles. 1.9.2 12/14/2016 - Fix to New Pack
- Clue improvements (thanks to all who contributed) 1.8 07/27/2016 - New Pack added
- Clue improvements (thanks to all who contributed) 1.7 07/26/2016 - New pack - Pack 8 1.6 02/25/2016 Fix for resume crash 1.5 04/10/2015 - New pack of 20 top quality cryptic puzzles.
- Fix for iOS8 where navigation didn't always work in puzzle list.
- 2 extra free puzzles. 1.4 10/29/2014 - New pack of 20 fresh puzzles
- Two are free to play
- Minor bug fixes 1.3 05/21/2014 - Added Pack 5
- InApp Purchase Fix
- Puzzle Improvements 1.2 12/07/2013 - Fixed the rating button 1.1 07/12/2013 1.0 06/24/2013
version 1.28
posted on 2026-01-26
Minor bug fixes
version 1.27
posted on 2024-09-13
Sep 13, 2024
Version 1.27
Backup/restore now uses a secure connection.
version 1.25
posted on 2022-08-15
Aug 15, 2022 Version 1.25
Puzzle corrections & improvements
version 1.24
posted on 2020-09-15
Sep 15, 2020 Version 1.24
Improvements made to multiple puzzle clues.
version 1.24
posted on 2020-09-15
15 sep 2020 Version 1.24
Improvements made to multiple puzzle clues.



