Cryptic Crossword Reviews – Page 5
5/5 rating based on 53 reviews. Read all reviews for Cryptic Crossword for iPhone.
Cryptic Crossword is free iOS app published by Teazel Limited
Fun, reliable, no frustrations
Vixyowl
The app works without glitches--or ads! It's designed for levels of skill: beginners can get tips on solving clues, can have letters or words revealed if stumped, and can check answers; more advanced players can ignore those features easily. The clues aren't the toughest you'll find, but I usually find a few stump me for a while each game.
Almost perfect
Sneakypete49
You just have to get used to the idea that cryptic crosswords are British in origin and there are a few clues you just aren't going to get. Very well done software.
Great App
eisiedancer
I love cryptics, but they are very hard to find in the states. I love this app. Works perfectly. I just hope they keep making new ones by the time I finish these.
For experienced cryptic solvers who know British English
LouiseTX
I have enjoyed the app quite a bit (I wish there were more puzzles), but I have considerable experience with cryptic crosswords. It seems to me that a brief explanation of cryptic clues would be useful for a neophyte. Also, Americans like me should be forewarned that these are British puzzles. The issue is not particularly with spelling, but with word meanings and turns of phrase. If you do not have much experience with British English, you will probably not be able to solve some of the puzzles. For puzzlers who are familiar with cryptic crosswords and British English, I would say most of these puzzles are of moderate difficulty. A few entries will require a little head scratching, but you should get there without much difficulty.
Great
Cammoria
I have just started , so far I am very happy with it. Filling in grids are not complicated. Have choice of revealing a letter, or whole word if really stuck. The other nice feature is check answers, it tells if you have letters wrong,but doesn't show answers or which letters are wrong. Helps a lot . I will try to update review after have played more. I did go ahead and buy the nine packs of puzzles(3.99) after doing several free puzzles, felt it was worth it After recent update , 6/20/2017, I really like that they have added keyboard to game, also it jumps to empty square when entering letters in partial words. I am very happy with it
Cryptic crosswords!
mayostard
I love these British-style puzzles and they're hard to find in the states. This is a pretty good set, most of them not super challenging, but all at least decent. You do need to be prepared for British slang and spellings, but that only adds to the charm. The app's interface is much improved in the latest update, though it could still use some refinement to make it as painless to use as, say, the NY Times crossword app. But on the whole it works very smoothly now.
The earlier reviews are very fair
Ejbleen
I enjoy British cryptic puzzles, but I'm pretty hopeless at most of them. These puzzles are simpler and just about right for me. I'm a British expat, so I'm used to the overall cryptic concept. Other speakers of English may find the clues obscure at times. Excellent app!
Hours of fun!
ArmadilloNut
I am relatively new to cryptic crosswords and this presents the right level of challenge and accessibility! I don't have time to do them often, so I definitely feel like there are plenty of puzzles, and I am getting my money's worth.