Crosswords - Games

Crosswords
  • Released:Jul 11, 2008
  • Current Version:2.53
  • 14.7 MB
  • Seller:Stand Alone, Inc.
Rated 4+

Description

100 "… the definitive source for puzzles for iOS…" -- the New York Times

Download and play crossword puzzles right on your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch. Each day many newspapers provide their crossword puzzles online; with one tap you can download and solve them, get hints, view clues, and track how quickly you're improving!

The #1 Crossword Player on iPad, iPhone and iPod touch just got even better!

✓ New: Sync your puzzles with Crosswords for Mac; Start a puzzle on your Mac, then finish it on your iPhone or iPad.
✓ Get new puzzles every day
✓ Touch and hold a square to view hints on iPad
✓ Enter Numbers and other special characters by holding down keys
✓ One tap downloads all of today's puzzles
✓ Nearly unlimited puzzles from many different sites
✓ 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 or provider
✓ Detailed info on each puzzle
✓ Post your solve times online and compare with other solvers
✓ Grab older puzzles with a tap
✓ Tap the clue list with two fingers to adjust the font size (iPad only)

Included Puzzle Sources:
+ We are currently working with several of the recently removed providers; we hope to have these puzzles back soon. Thanks for your patience! +
• NY Times (Premium Crosswords subscription required)
• Brendan Emmett Quigley's Weekly Puzzle
• Elizabeth C. Gorski's Crossword Nation
• Inkwell Crossword
• Village Voice
• Chronicle of Higher Education
• The Independent
• Manchester Evening News
• King Features Crosswords (Joseph, Sheffer, and Premier)
• Telegraph UK Quick & Cryptic Crosswords (subscription required)
• People Magazine
• Newsday
• Additional puzzles downloadable via the Puzzle Browser; browse the web and download more!

* Providers list subject to change. Some providers may no longer be publishing, but may still have older puzzles available in Archive form, accessible via the "Download Older Puzzles" option. *
☆ For support, please visit our website at http://www.standalone.com, or http://getsatisfaction.com/standalone ☆

Tips:
☞ You can tap on the clue text at the bottom of the screen to toggle across & down
☞ Rotate the screen to see both the puzzle and clues
☞ Touch for a moment then drag to precisely select a square.
☞ Touch the Plus to download older puzzles

Please note that Crosswords requires an internet connection to download puzzles. Syncing puzzles to your Mac requires the purchase of Crosswords from the Mac App Store.
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Professional Reviews (3)

From Tapscape
100
Crosswords is a puzzle lover’s dream. It packs a great interface, intuitive design, and enough features to please even the most obsessed. Date: August 27, 2010
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From appSIZED
100
The ultimate crossword app with seemingly infinite content that’s easy to use and customizable without detracting from the simple pleasures we derive from the real thing. Date: January 29, 2010
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From TouchMyApps
100
All in all, the ease of use, numerous customizable options and handy features make Crosswords the best you can get on the iPhone platform, easily worth its asking price. The easy to use game approximates the actual experience of sitting down with your newspaper and coffee while poring over the crossword of the day. Date: January 04, 2010
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