Best Cryptic Crosswords: Master the Art of British Wordplay

Name: Best Cryptic Crosswords
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.74 (2000 reviews)

Challenge your intellect with 300 professional, ad-free puzzles handcrafted by Michael Curl. Experience the ultimate lateral thinking brain gym, perfectly optimized for your iPad and iPhone.

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Publisher

Teazel Limited

The Art of the Clue

Discover the interface used by 39K+ users.

A smartphone screen showing a cryptic crossword puzzle grid with the heading Relax with a puzzle.

Cryptic crossword puzzle interface on a mobile phone with the header Train your brain

Puzzle selection menu in the Best Cryptic Crosswords app showing completed and locked puzzle packs

A mobile interface for the Best Cryptic Crosswords app featuring a crossword puzzle grid with the word appendix highlighted and a clue displayed at the bottom.

Gameplay screenshot of Best Cryptic Crosswords showing a zoomed-in puzzle grid with the clue Chief supporter

A menu screen showing a grid of cryptic crossword puzzles with completed and locked levels in a puzzle pack.

Best Cryptic Crosswords puzzle grid with a clue and letter keyboard

Puzzle pack selection screen showing progress for different levels of cryptic crossword puzzles

Cryptic crossword puzzle grid and clue list in landscape orientation

The Thinking Person’s Word Game

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 39K+ users.

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Masterfully Set Clues

Solve 300 puzzles handcrafted by renowned setter Michael Curl, ensuring the perfect balance of wit, logic, and fairness.

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Zero Distractions

Focus entirely on the wordplay with a premium, ad-free experience designed for deep concentration and mental relaxation.

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Accessible British Style

Master the nuances of cryptic logic with helpful hints and a pinch-to-zoom interface optimized for a comfortable reading experience.

Loved by users worldwide

Trusted by 39K+ people who love this app.

"As a long-time fan of British cryptic crosswords, I find Michael Curl's puzzles to be absolutely first-rate. The clues are clever and fair, providing that perfect 'aha' moment without being unnecessarily obscure. The interface on my iPad is clean and responsive, and the lack of ads makes for a truly relaxing intellectual challenge."

Arthur Montgomery

"I wanted something more challenging than my daily newspaper crossword, and this app delivered. It is the perfect 'brain gym' for my morning coffee. The 'accessible' puzzles were a great way to learn the ropes of cryptic logic. It is rare to find such high-quality content without being bombarded by annoying ads. Excellent value for 300 puzzles!"

Sarah Jenkins

About the app

Everything you need to know about Best Cryptic Crosswords.

Description

300 professional cryptic crosswords puzzles set by Michael Curl from www.bestforpuzzles.com. 12 free puzzles with all features enabled and no ads. These are accessible cryptic puzzles set by a top setter. Features: - great for iPads and iPhones - pinch and zooming grid - landscape mode with clue list - cheats and answer checking - Resume button - British style puzzles - no ads - great value

Latest Version

1.11

Size

6.7 MB

First Released

Dec 2, 2017

Master the Art of the Cryptic Today

Join thousands of enthusiasts and enjoy 300 professional British-style puzzles by Michael Curl. Start with 12 free puzzles—no ads, just pure intellectual challenge.

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