Barred Crossword

Name: Barred Crossword
Rating: 4.090909 (940 reviews)
Author: Havos Word Games

By: Havos Word Games Game

An exciting new slant on crosswords, compact grids with lots of words and clues

Features & Capabilities

Barred Crossword offers a fresh twist on classic crosswords by replacing black squares with black lines, allowing for more words and increased interlocking of clues in a compact and efficient grid layout. This innovative approach maximizes screen real estate, providing a visually engaging and challenging puzzle experience.

The extension automatically generates an unlimited number of puzzles tailored to your preferences, including grid size, difficulty, and language options. Supporting multiple crossword styles—British, Barred, and Arrow—it features thousands of clues in 16 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, and more. Additional features like zooming, panning, game saving, and helpful solving aids ensure an accessible and enjoyable gameplay on any device. Whether you're a casual player or crossword enthusiast, Barred Crossword delivers an exciting and personalized puzzle experience every time.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

3.2.2 Last updated: 2024-01-15

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Creation date:

2014-12-21

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Permissions:

com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE Moderate risk
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.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE 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

Size:

16.16MB

Email:

de*****@havos.co.uk

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Website ,Privacy policy

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Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-14

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 161,544 ▼ 1,061

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Developed by:

Havos Word Games

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.havos.g.compactcrossword

Email:

de*****@havos.co.uk

Website:

http://havos.co.uk

User Reviews

Barred Crossword is praised for its enjoyable gameplay, variety of puzzles, and user-friendly interface, making it a favorite among dedicated users. However, multiple reviewers criticize the clues for being overly obscure, containing non-UK English terms, and occasional errors. Technical issues like app freezing offline and intrusive loud ads detract from the experience. Changes from recent updates have also disappointed some long-term users.

Pros

Enjoyable crossword gameplay that users have appreciated for years.
Nice and easy interface that helps pass the time.
Variety of crossword styles available within the app.
Large bank of crossword questions with infrequent repeats.
Appealing user interface.

Cons

Clues are often obscure, misleading, or contain non-English words, Roman numerals, and American abbreviations/spelling, which frustrates users expecting UK English.
Some clues and answers are incorrect or nonsensical, including turning nouns into verbs awkwardly.
The app may have technical issues offline, causing it to stop or freeze occasionally.
Ads include loud audio that can be intrusive and socially awkward in quiet environments.
Recent updates changed the app format, causing dissatisfaction and leading some users to uninstall.