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Cryptic Crosswords APK Download for Android

Wizz
WordgamesCryptic CrosswordsWord
9.353K reviews
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2.0 MBSize
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About Cryptic Crosswords APK

Cryptic Crosswords is a word puzzle game for Android players who want clue-solving, grid filling, keyboard entry, across-and-down navigation, and classic cryptic crossword practice on a phone. It is aimed at users who enjoy language tricks, clue parsing, and thoughtful puzzle sessions rather than fast action. The app opens to a note about a new menu key, then presents a crossword grid with clue lists and answer entry. Players should review notifications, storage, mobile data, battery behavior, and any rating prompts before playing.

PublisherWizz
Packagecom.wizz.crosswords.cryptic
SourceAPKBA Verified Mirror
CategoryWord

Features & use cases

Classic clue solving

Cryptic Crosswords presents a black-and-white grid with across and down clue lists. Players select a clue, type letters into the grid, and work through wordplay one answer at a time.

This style rewards patience, vocabulary, and clue interpretation. It is a good fit for users who prefer thoughtful word puzzles over timed arcade challenges.

This gives the section a clearer user value by connecting the main feature to a concrete mobile use case, session goal, or replay reason.

Keyboard entry and navigation

The puzzle interface supports on-screen keyboard entry, clue highlighting, and switching between across and down sections. A note on first launch points users toward the updated menu key.

The layout keeps the grid and clue list visible together, which helps players connect answers to crossings. It also makes partial solving practical because users can move between clues as ideas appear.

This gives the section a clearer user value by connecting the main feature to a concrete mobile use case, session goal, or replay reason.

Lightweight device profile

Android settings show notifications, storage, mobile data, and battery controls, with no broad runtime permissions allowed. That fits a compact word game whose main interaction is local puzzle solving.

Users can keep notifications disabled if they do not want reminders. Storage and data pages help confirm the app stays relatively small compared with media-heavy games.

This gives the section a clearer user value by connecting the main feature to a concrete mobile use case, session goal, or replay reason.

File integrity (SHA-256)

File SHA-256
4b1be525eb50a40fa75f7bab8296808e2d00330a151f244c9c2c8cbe13c0d9f4
Signing Certificate SHA-256
3d8795e5d9663347cc707c8d18c97189f248d02ad260456d3f6cd236f6cca909

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Security scan results

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Verified at: 07/07/2026, 10:16:39 / Scan target: Cryptic Crosswords Android APK 1.0.31

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Install test results

SM-S911U1Install warning

Install Test Result

Package: `` Version: 1.0.31 Version code: 31 Device: SM-S911U1 Android version: Android 16 Install result: warning Launch result: startup flow reached Reached screen: App startup flow and Android settings screens.

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Install test preview for Cryptic Crosswords 1.0.31 on SM-S911U1 / Android 16.

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Ads / in-app purchases / forced behavior

AdsNot found

No advertising screen was reached during the available walkthrough.

In-app purchasesNot found

No purchase prompt or billing flow was reached in the captured screens.

Forced loginNot found

A login option may exist, but the captured launch path did not require an account immediately.

Forced updateNot found

No mandatory update dialog was reached in the available launch flow.

Issues found during testing

  • No rating submission, purchase, online account, or private-data workflow was completed.
  • Notifications, storage, mobile data, battery behavior, rating prompts, and puzzle accessibility on smaller screens are visible or declared.

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Suitable / not suitable audiences

Suitable for

  • Users who want the core Cryptic Crosswords features described on this page.
  • Users comfortable reviewing permissions, account prompts, and device settings before regular use.

Not suitable for

  • Users who need every account, purchase, or connected workflow verified before installing.
  • Anyone uncomfortable with the declared permissions or visible setup requirements.
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