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Play crosswords with US-style grids

Play crosswords with grids in standard American style, using US English spellings. Zoom in and out of grids, move around, and select from various sizes including 11x11, 13x13, and 15x15. Adjust difficulty settings for different challenges.

by Havos Ltd★ 4.4150 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-10

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  1. Word Fill - Fill in puzzles app icon

    Word Fill - Fill in puzzles

    Algoritmico Ltd

    Play and grids

    Play to complete -in with themed grids. Tap letters to blanks, solve clues, and progress through levels. Track stats and compete with friends via leaderboards. Share achievements on social media.

    ★ 4.640 ratingsGames$2.99Data updated 2026-09-08
  2. Giant Jumble Crosswords app icon

    Giant Jumble Crosswords

    Just 2 Fun, LLC

    Solve and track progress

    Solve daily Crossword puzzles with scrambled words and clues. Unscramble letters to form correct answers. Track progress and view puzzle history. Share solutions with friends. No subscription required.

    ★ 4.81,485 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-14
  3. Word Block - Word Search Brain Puzzle Games app icon

    Word Block - Word Search Brain Puzzle Games

    Eternus Games Ltd

    Swipe to find hidden words in blocks

    Play a game by swiping fingers horizontally, vertically, or diagonally across a letter grid to form words. Find hidden words in each level. Use hints or restart if stuck. All levels are solvable.

    ★ 4.23,244 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-13
  1. Crossword. A smart puzzle game app icon

    Crossword. A smart puzzle game

    the binary family GmbH

    Classic crossword puzzles with a twist.

    The app offers 400 Arrow Words puzzles with four difficulty levels and varying grid sizes. It features three visual interfaces and optional sound effects for an engaging crossword experience.

    ★ 4.627 ratingsGames$2.99Data updated 2026-09-20
  2. Slither Jam app icon

    Slither Jam

    Gemiverse Global Limited

    Navigate mazes with strategic moves

    Guide a snake through maze-like grids to reach the exit. Navigate step by step with strategic planning. Solve hundreds of handcrafted levels with increasing difficulty. Access helpful hints when needed.

    ★ 4.73,256 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  3. Astraware CodeWords app icon

    Astraware CodeWords

    Astraware Limited

    Solve puzzles by matching numbers to letters

    Solve number-based word puzzles by matching letters to numbers. Guess words and assign numbers to letters. Use starter letters to begin. Complete grids by solving letter-number substitutions. Track progress and attempt daily challenges.

    ★ 4.7163 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-08
  4. KenKen Classic app icon

    KenKen Classic

    KenKen Puzzle, LLC

    Play puzzles and solve challenges

    Solve puzzles with varying grid sizes and difficulty levels. Input numbers to fill grids without repeating in rows or columns. Use arithmetic operations to complete puzzle sections. Track progress and restart puzzles.

    ★ 4.63,176 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-08
  5. Samurai Sudoku app icon

    Samurai Sudoku

    Stanley Lam

    Play in five overlapping grids

    Play with five overlapping 9x9 grids. Solve puzzles following standard rules. Choose from five difficulty levels and various types like Gattai and Butterfly. Use the Hint feature to auto-fill the board with non-conflicting numbers.

    ★ 4.6380 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-08
  6. Connect Balls 3D – IQ Games app icon

    Connect Balls 3D – IQ Games

    FLYFOX PTE. LTD.

    Link with colored lines

    Play a brain-training game where players same-colored with lines without crossing different colors. Complete all connections to win. Save eye strain with customizable themes and backgrounds. Access over 10,000 levels for varied challenges.

    ★ 4.82,475 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  7. Word Forge - picture crossword app icon

    Word Forge - picture crossword

    Poptacular Ltd

    Solve puzzles with picture clues

    Solve crosswords with picture clues. Choose from over 100 categories including animals, landmarks, and weather. Access thousands of puzzles with varying difficulty levels. Play daily free crosswords. Track progress and manage puzzle packs.

    ★ 4.9309 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-08
  8. Tents and Trees Puzzles app icon

    Tents and Trees Puzzles

    Frozax Games

    Place , solve , logic gameplay

    Place next to in a grid based on numerical clues. Solve using logic to ensure no touch. Access thousands of levels with dark mode themes. Get unlimited free hints and play at your own pace.

    ★ 4.6547 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-13
  9. Astraware Crosswords app icon

    Astraware Crosswords

    Astraware Limited

    Play and track your progress

    Solve with daily puzzles and weekly challenges. Complete grids with clues and track times. Compete on global leaderboards. Access puzzles anytime and sync progress across devices.

    ★ 4.7331 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-08
  10. Crossword US app icon

    Crossword US

    Teazel Limited

    Solve crosswords and track progress

    Solve US-style puzzles with pinch zoom and landscape mode. Access 27 free puzzles with no ads. Check answers, resume games, and backup progress. Adjust preferences for enhanced gameplay.

    ★ 4.61,454 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-08
  11. Crosswords for Kids Lite app icon

    Crosswords for Kids Lite

    Lyubov Zhivova

    Complete puzzles and learn vocabulary

    Crossword puzzles for children aged 3-10 and English learners. Features include color-coded letters to guide word placement, vocabulary building, spelling practice, and reading exercises. Includes 8 with themed words.

    ★ 4.31,074 ratingsEducationFreeData updated 2026-09-08

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