# Crossword Light

> Crossword Puzzles right on your phone!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.standalone.CrosswordLight](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.standalone.CrosswordLight)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.standalone.CrosswordLight`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Stand Alone, Inc.
- **Category:** GAME\_WORD
- **Downloads:** 503,006
- **Rating:** 3.91 / 5 (1,357 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.8.0.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-03-25
- **First published:** 2010-03-17
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 6.58 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.standalone.CrosswordLight)
- **Website:** [http://www.standalone.com](http://www.standalone.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://standalone.com/legal/](https://standalone.com/legal/)

## Description

Crossword Light is an Android app that brings over 30 engaging crossword puzzles right to your handheld device. Whether you're a casual solver or a dedicated enthusiast, this extension offers a rich variety of puzzles from around the world. It provides helpful features such as hints and clue listings to enhance your solving experience. For more details and supported puzzles, visit the official FAQ at standalone.com. Try Crossword Light for a convenient and entertaining crossword experience anytime, anywhere!

## Rankings

- #100,013 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_A`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_INTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.standalone.CrosswordLight.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Crossword Light is praised for its challenging puzzles, user-friendly design, and useful features like multi-letter squares and penciled answers, making it enjoyable for crossword enthusiasts. However, users commonly note that the free version offers a limited number of puzzles, necessitating purchases for continued play, coupled with occasional purchase and support issues. Some players experience performance lag and keyboard sizing problems on certain devices. Also, spelling errors in puzzles and lack of external puzzle sources are recurring concerns, affecting overall puzzle quality and variety.

### Pros

- Good level of difficulty; puzzles are challenging and fun.
- App is user-friendly and has a functional interface.
- Free version includes a decent number of puzzles.
- Features like multi-letter squares and penciled answers enhance gameplay.
- Regular improvements and updates to the UI and app features.

### Cons

- Limited number of free puzzles; users must purchase more to continue playing.
- Some users experienced purchase issues with paid puzzle packs and lack of customer support.
- App can be laggy on some devices, and keyboard sizing options are not optimal.
- Puzzles have occasional spelling mistakes or errors that affect solving experience.
- No integration with external puzzle sources; users are restricted to bundled puzzles.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.standalone.CrosswordLight)