Crossword by puzzling.com

Hundreds of puzzles, hours of crossword fun.

AppyNation Ltd. · com.appynation.wbcw

Not rated yet 500K+ downloads v4.9.0 85.3 MB Android 8.1+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v4.9.0 (490)
Updated: Sep 17, 2026 (22 days ago)
APK size: 85.3 MB
Requires: Android 8.1+ (API 27)
CPU support: ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 3.0+
Category: Word (game)
Listed since: Mar 17, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 21 (2 sensitive)
Website: appynation.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Crossword by puzzling.com is a game by AppyNation Ltd. in the Word category, listed since at least March 2021. It includes native code for ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

It asks for 21 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: read shared storage and modify shared storage. It asks for the same permissions as version 4.8.0. The game offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v4.9.0

v 4.8 Yet another massive update! We've added over 700 new puzzles: - 100 more Daily Diamond puzzles - 100 more 'World's Tallest' puzzles - 100 more Cryptograms puzzles - 100 more Seven Words puzzles - 100 more Codewords puzzles - 100 more Word Grid puzzles - 100 more Quote Falls puzzles - Lots more Daily Themed Puzzles We've also got more of our new 'Jigsaw' events lined up - running monthly!

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Solve thousands of clues in the biggest and best crossword puzzle ever! Now you can enjoy a new crossword challenge every day with this giant collection of hundreds of original puzzles. There are over 30,000 unique clues to solve as well as quests to complete and trophies to collect! Choose from TEN game modes: ■ DAILY THEMED PUZZLE Enjoy a new crossword each day, featuring clues linked to a trivia fact about today's date that's revealed on completion! ■ WORLD'S BIGGEST Crossword Explore over 1,000 crossword puzzles. The classic puzzle enjoyed by millions of players worldwide. ■ WORLD'S TALLEST Crossword A collection of 300 extra-large puzzles - bigger grids, longer words, tougher clues! How high can you build the tower? ■ DAILY DIAMOND Crossword Earn extra rewards with a snack-sized bonus puzzle each day. ■ SEVEN WORDS Puzzle Solve the clues and use the scrambled letter blocks to find 7 hidden words. ■ CODEWORDS Puzzle Decipher the code to complete the crossword grid. Each square is marked with a number corresponding with one letter of the alphabet. Look for patterns and use your powers of deduction to crack the code! ■ WORD GRID Puzzle Slide the tiles from the edge of the grid into the blank squares to spell out words. Unlike a regular crossword, there are no clues so instead you'll have to use logic to choose between the available letters for each square. ■ QUOTE FALLS Puzzle Place the letter tiles from each column into the correct squares on the grid to spell out a famous quotation! ■ BRITISH CRYPTICS Crossword The ultimate challenge - cryptic crosswords use their own obscure rules to hide the answer in the clue, using anagrams, double meanings, and a host of other subtle tricks. If you get completely stumped on a clue, you can swap it out for an easier, non-cryptic alternative. ■ FACT OF THE DAY Curious facts to puzzle the mind! Also look out for special timed events! Complete all the challenges to earn the title of Crossword Superstar! SUPPORT Please select the [HELP] option from the Pause Menu (the gear icon at the top-right of the game screen) if you require assistance. If you require further assistance or are unable to access the in-game help, you can contact us via email: [email protected] Crossword is free to play, but contains optional paid items to unlock content more quickly. You can disable in-app purchase functionality in your device's settings if you do not want to use this feature. LATEST NEWS www.puzzling.com facebook.com/getpuzzling bsky.app/profile/puzzling.com

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v4.6.1.

v4.9.0 LATEST Sep 17, 2026 85.3 MB TRUSTED v4.8.0 Jul 17, 2026 81.7 MB TRUSTED v4.7.1 May 15, 2026 81.8 MB TRUSTED v4.6.1 Apr 24, 2026 80.8 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 17, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Supersonic Software” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Sep 17, 2026
Validated against Google Play Sep 17, 2026
Signed byC=UK, ST=Warwickshire, L=Leamington Spa, O=Supersonic Software, OU=Supersonic, CN=Andy Williamson
Signing certificate (SHA-1)EC:58:48:52:22:12:A6:32:45:03:EC:95:A9:6B:71:98:72:BB:2B:E6
File MD587ca4844d7650d377d3f39758d13c2b1
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (21)

Crossword by puzzling.com requests 21 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.

Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Access adservices topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Attest (custom) com.amazon.privacypass.ATTEST
Commondata get common data (custom) com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Google Play license check com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.appynation.wbcw.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Mapsagent read app info (custom) com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Read Google service settings com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi