Cryptic Crossword App Reviews

I would give this 5 stars except they just dont release new puzzles often enough. I would be happy to spend a few more dollars and get a new pack instead of them adding a few a couple of times a year.

Many clues are either simplistic, unsatisfying, or poorly created, not following cryptic rules well. This app is a simple diversion but not at all impressive.

Like similar apps heavy on anagrams/hidden words. Answer often "obvious" only challenge is how it fits clues. Relatively small workspace on iPhone is a contributor to this. Standard keyboard is a plus

Ive really enjoyed these crosswords. Theyre challenging without being ridiculously difficult. My only suggestion is to change the fireworks after you complete a game. The colours are dreadful and remind me of explosive diarrhea.

More puzzles please!

Use the right level of difficulty to enjoy a quick challenge

Great puzzles

I love these British-style puzzles and theyre hard to find in the states. This is a pretty good set of them, not super challenging but decent. You do need to be prepared for British slang and spellings, but that only adds to the charm. The app could use some work on its interface. Its not nearly as streamlined as, say, the NY Times crossword app. No controls to move to the next or previous clues except to tap on the grid, and it doesnt skip over filled squares so you end up retyping a lot of letters.

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 doesnt 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

So far the cryptics have been moderately easy. I have enjoyed the app.

The problem with these Cryptic Crosswords is that theyre going to run out and Ill be bereft. Teazel generously gives you 18 free puzzles (took in each of nine sets) and for some very low purchase price opens all of them, which is approximately 180 puzzles. Its actually a bit more because there one or two sets that have an extra game. If youre a cryptic fan like I am, this is a feast of puzzles. I tried to hold myself to one —or maybe just two — puzzles per day but I ended up like a kid in the cookie jar, unable to resist. There is an option to erase an entire puzzle but Id really love the option to erase them all in one "swell foop" so I can do them over again. Even better would be to have a new set of cryptic puzzles, but if Teazel wont provide new those, Ill try their regular crosswords to see if they also present a pleasurable challenge.

I have done the whole set several times. Its a great place to learn how to do cryptic crosswords as you can reveal the answer and figure out how the clue works. More please Teazel.

Loads of fun!

If you are familiar with cryptic crosswords these are medium mind benders. I am American and most of the questions are translatable. I was able to finish one while walking the dog. The design is intuitive. Investing the money gives you as many puzzles as a book. Worth the price.

Pleasantly easy puzzles, very few bizarre words, some delightful wordplay.

I used to do these all the time so its great to find an app that has a nice variety. Not the most challenging cryptic ever but still good fun. What this game is, we hear. Farewell (4,3)

If you plunk down a few bucks, hours of tantilizing cryptics are at your disposal!

Cryptic crosswords are hard to find, this app provides fun and challenging crosswords and feels like we have an endless supply. They actually add to the puzzle collection, which I cant believe. I assumed it would be a typical lame fixed number of puzzles.

This is a great app for cryptic crosswords. I wish they had more!

Im just starting to work through cryptic crosswords so this is a great app for me. The answer checking function is wonderful for beginners.