BestForPuz Cryptic Crossword

Name: BestForPuz Cryptic Crossword
Rating: 4.49 (3258 reviews)
Author: Teazel Ltd

By: Teazel Ltd Game

Casual Cryptic Crossword puzzles set by Michael Curl

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

102,003 ▲ 194

Data as of 2026-10-10

Rating:

4.49

(3,258)

Version:

1.45

Last updated: 2026-08-22

Ranking

#222,163 ▼ 981

Overall

Features & Capabilities

BestForPuz Cryptic Crossword offers a collection of 18 free casual cryptic puzzles by renowned setter Michael Curl, perfect for crossword enthusiasts looking for an enjoyable challenge. This Chrome extension features all functionalities enabled with no advertisements, making your puzzle-solving experience smooth and distraction-free.

Key features include cheats and answer checking to assist players, pinch zooming for better grid visibility, landscape mode with clue list, and a convenient resume button. Designed to work seamlessly on phones and tablets, it also offers useful preferences to tailor gameplay. For those finding cryptic clues tough, related apps for plain or American-style crosswords are available to suit different styles and preferences.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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1.45 Last updated: 2026-08-22

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Creation date:

2017-11-27

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Permissions:

com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
com.android.vending.BILLING Low risk
com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Safe
com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE Safe

Size:

9.41MB

Email:

in*****@teazel.com

URLs:

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Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-10-10

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Developed by:: Teazel Ltd
Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=best.cryptic.crossword
Email:: in*****@teazel.com
Website:: http://www.teazel.com

User Reviews

Pros

Great selection of puzzles with varying difficulty
Enjoyable for both beginners and experienced cryptic crossword fans
User-friendly interface and easy navigation
Good value for money with numerous free and purchasable puzzles
Decent level of challenge with options for help and hints

Cons

Limited offline accessibility; offline mode was problematic initially
Some clues are repetitive and can be poorly written
Occasional app glitches, like crashing when returning to the menu
In-app keyboard quality and features could be improved
Some users reported that the clues didn't always match the answers, leading to confusion

Recent reviews

keeps the brain active

An***** 2026-09-17

Great set of puzzles but the difficulty level is quite high (unless you aren't intimidated by words like Gorse, Aspic and Abaft 🙂). Some of the clues are very UK centric.