Crossword Puzzle by Redstone is widely considered the gold standard for digital crosswords, and for good reason. It manages to capture the exact feeling of doing a high-quality newspaper puzzle without any of the friction. The app features thousands of puzzles across four difficulty levels—from 'Easy' to the truly punishing 'Very Hard'—sourced from both indie constructors and industry leaders. It’s a dream for anyone who loves the New York Times style but wants a more flexible, mobile-first interface.
The 'Smart' features are what really elevate the experience. Things like 'Smart Look Up' for word suggestions when you're stuck, or the ability to lock completed words so you don't accidentally erase them, make the digital transition feel superior to paper. The Dark Mode is also a thoughtful touch, making it the perfect app for unwinding with a puzzle before bed. Best of all, it works perfectly offline, meaning you have a bottomless pit of high-quality word puzzles wherever you go.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.7.3Mon Nov 17 2025
* Added support for more crossword puzzle packs.
* UI improvements and bug fixes.
Solve thousands of crossword puzzles from indie and industry leader crossword constructors for free, no subscription required!
Crossword Puzzle Free by Redstone, also known as "The crossword lovers dream app," delivers the best crossword solving experience on mobile devices, providing users with fresh content and a well-designed user interface.
Download our app today and join the crowd! You can solve all crosswords offline, and new packs of puzzles in four difficulty levels are frequently released. Improve your vocabulary daily, learn new words, challenge yourself and have fun with the best crossword game for iPhone and iPad! It's free!
User Reviews:
**Great crossword app for the real crossword enthusiast.**
**Awesome crossword puzzles. Plain. Simple. And crosswordy!**
**Love the ease of it. Makes working a digital crossword enjoyable.**
** It's the first crossword game I can actually solve.**
**One of the best crossword games I've played. I like how it tells you that you have the right answer!**
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Wide range of English crossword puzzles (American-style / NYT):
- Four difficulty levels: Easy, Medium, Hard and Very Hard.
- Sizes: Minis, Midis and Regular (15x15).
- Themes: Both themed and themeless crosswords.
Game features:
- Smart Look Up: get word suggestions when you have trouble with tricky clues.
- Dark Mode: use the dark color scheme for improved visual comfort, and have a great crossword solving experience at night or in low-light environments.
- Multi-word Entry Hints: optionally see whether an answer consists of two or more words.
- Smart Step: skip filled cells when navigating through the puzzle.
- Lock Completed Words: keep letters that are guessed correctly locked, so you don't accidentally erase them as you are guessing and erasing tangent words.
- Incorrect Puzzle Assistance: reminds you when the puzzle is filled but has incorrect cells.
- Help: reveal letters, words or the entire puzzle in case you get stuck.
- Show Errors: highlight the incorrect letters.
- Clear Errors: easily remove all incorrect letters.
- Offline Mode: puzzles available even when you don't have an Internet connection.
- Polished User Interface: easy and modern way to navigate through the puzzle cells and clues.
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We provide crossword puzzles from a wide range of constructors, including independent and underrepresented cruciverbalists, as well as many industry leader crossword constructors with work published in major newspapers like The New York Times (NY Times), The Washington Post, USA TODAY, The Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, among others.
We are proud to announce that we currently provide crossword puzzles from Brendan Emmett Quigley, Sid Sivakumar, Will Nediger, Fred Piscop, Mark McClain, Andrew Ries, Brad Wilber, Robin Stears, Bonnie L. Gentry, Frank Virzi, Paolo Pasco, Ross Trudeau, Matthew Stock, David Alfred Bywaters, Jessica Goldstein, Myles Mellor, Richard Allen, Brendan W. Sullivan, Evan Kalish, Dave Diebold, Enrique Henestroza Anguiano, David Gold, Martina Waluk, Norah Sharpe, Ada Nicolle, Patricia Wells, Larry Harrington, Rob Gonsalves & Jennifer Lim, Mark Morin, May Huang & Kevin Trickey, Greg Johnson, Bart Gold, Steve Faiella, Steve Mossberg, Trent H. Evans, Dylan Thomas, Elise Corbin, Kurt Siefken, Matthew Luter, Kevin K. Ferland, Emma Lawson, Harvey Estes, Alan Olschwang, Brian Gubin, Barbara Olson, Jon Dunbar, Lloyd Morgan, Lex Friedman, Billy Bratton, Elke Hubsch, Sean Yamada-Hunter, Jonathan Berliner, Guilherme Gilioli, Jim Lake, Cecillia Pham, Mason Fleming, Frank Morris, Abby Grunzinger and Alan Cole.
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DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in the crossword puzzles contained in this application are solely those of the original authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of Redstone Games (REDSTONE GAMES LTDA - ME) or any employee thereof.
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Feedback? Suggestions? Issues? Please contact us at helpdesk@redstonegames.mobi or from within the app itself.
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.Solve thousands of crossword puzzles from indie and industry leader crossword constructors for free, no subscription required!
Crossword Puzzle Free by Redstone, also known as "The crossword lovers dream app," delivers the best crossword solving experience on mobile devices, providing users with fresh content and a well-designed user interface.
Download our app today and join the crowd! You can solve all crosswords offline, and new packs of puzzles in four difficulty levels are frequently released. Improve your vocabulary daily, learn new words, challenge yourself and have fun with the best crossword game for iPhone and iPad! It's free!
User Reviews:
**Great crossword app for the real crossword enthusiast.**
**Awesome crossword puzzles. Plain. Simple. And crosswordy!**
**Love the ease of it. Makes working a digital crossword enjoyable.**
** It's the first crossword game I can actually solve.**
**One of the best crossword games I've played. I like how it tells you that you have the right answer!**
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Wide range of English crossword puzzles (American-style / NYT):
- Four difficulty levels: Easy, Medium, Hard and Very Hard.
- Sizes: Minis, Midis and Regular (15x15).
- Themes: Both themed and themeless crosswords.
Game features:
- Smart Look Up: get word suggestions when you have trouble with tricky clues.
- Dark Mode: use the dark color scheme for improved visual comfort, and have a great crossword solving experience at night or in low-light environments.
- Multi-word Entry Hints: optionally see whether an answer consists of two or more words.
- Smart Step: skip filled cells when navigating through the puzzle.
- Lock Completed Words: keep letters that are guessed correctly locked, so you don't accidentally erase them as you are guessing and erasing tangent words.
- Incorrect Puzzle Assistance: reminds you when the puzzle is filled but has incorrect cells.
- Help: reveal letters, words or the entire puzzle in case you get stuck.
- Show Errors: highlight the incorrect letters.
- Clear Errors: easily remove all incorrect letters.
- Offline Mode: puzzles available even when you don't have an Internet connection.
- Polished User Interface: easy and modern way to navigate through the puzzle cells and clues.
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We provide crossword puzzles from a wide range of constructors, including independent and underrepresented cruciverbalists, as well as many industry leader crossword constructors with work published in major newspapers like The New York Times (NY Times), The Washington Post, USA TODAY, The Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, among others.
We are proud to announce that we currently provide crossword puzzles from Brendan Emmett Quigley, Sid Sivakumar, Will Nediger, Fred Piscop, Mark McClain, Andrew Ries, Brad Wilber, Robin Stears, Bonnie L. Gentry, Frank Virzi, Paolo Pasco, Ross Trudeau, Matthew Stock, David Alfred Bywaters, Jessica Goldstein, Myles Mellor, Richard Allen, Brendan W. Sullivan, Evan Kalish, Dave Diebold, Enrique Henestroza Anguiano, David Gold, Martina Waluk, Norah Sharpe, Ada Nicolle, Patricia Wells, Larry Harrington, Rob Gonsalves & Jennifer Lim, Mark Morin, May Huang & Kevin Trickey, Greg Johnson, Bart Gold, Steve Faiella, Steve Mossberg, Trent H. Evans, Dylan Thomas, Elise Corbin, Kurt Siefken, Matthew Luter, Kevin K. Ferland, Emma Lawson, Harvey Estes, Alan Olschwang, Brian Gubin, Barbara Olson, Jon Dunbar, Lloyd Morgan, Lex Friedman, Billy Bratton, Elke Hubsch, Sean Yamada-Hunter, Jonathan Berliner, Guilherme Gilioli, Jim Lake, Cecillia Pham, Mason Fleming, Frank Morris, Abby Grunzinger and Alan Cole.
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DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in the crossword puzzles contained in this application are solely those of the original authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of Redstone Games (REDSTONE GAMES LTDA - ME) or any employee thereof.
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Feedback? Suggestions? Issues? Please contact us at helpdesk@redstonegames.mobi or from within the app itself.




















Crossword Puzzle Free by Redstone, often called 'The crossword lover’s dream app,' offers the premier crossword solving experience on mobile. Access thousands of American-style puzzles from top indie and industry constructors without a subscription. Whether you are a beginner or a pro, you can choose from four difficulty levels (Easy to Very Hard) and various sizes including Minis and Midis. With a polished interface, Dark Mode for night solving, and smart tools like 'Multi-word Entry Hints' and 'Incorrect Puzzle Assistance,' it's the perfect way to improve your vocabulary daily—anytime, anywhere, and completely offline.
Thousands of free American-style crosswords with no subscription
Four difficulty levels: Easy, Medium, Hard, and Very Hard
Smart tools: Word suggestions, Error highlighting, and Lock words
Full offline support for solving puzzles anywhere
Modern interface with Dark Mode and polished navigation
If you're a beginner, start with the 'Mini' puzzles to get a feel for the clues. Use the 'Smart Step' feature to automatically skip filled cells as you navigate. If you're stuck on a tricky clue, the 'Smart Look Up' can provide suggestions without revealing the whole answer. For the 'Hard' and 'Very Hard' packs, try enabling 'Lock Completed Words' to ensure your correct guesses stay put while you experiment with the intersecting clues.
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Redstone Crosswords offers a deep level of customization. Switch to 'Dark Mode' for low-light environments and use the 'Show Errors' feature to highlight mistakes as you go. The app frequently releases new puzzle packs, ensuring you'll never run out of fresh content. Since all puzzles are available offline, it's an ideal companion for long flights or commutes.
No, the app provides thousands of crossword puzzles for free without any monthly subscription fees.
Yes, the app features 'Smart Look Up' for word suggestions and can reveal letters, words, or the entire puzzle if needed.