# Crosswords

> Crossword Puzzles right on your phone!

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.standalone.Crosswords`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Stand Alone, Inc.
- **Category:** GAME\_WORD
- **Downloads:** 16,888
- **Rating:** 4.13 / 5 (861 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.8.0.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-03-25
- **First published:** 2010-02-22
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 6.62 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.standalone.Crosswords)
- **Website:** [http://www.standalone.com/android/crosswords/faq](http://www.standalone.com/android/crosswords/faq)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://standalone.com/legal/](https://standalone.com/legal/)

## Description

Crosswords is a convenient Android app that lets you download and solve crossword puzzles from major newspapers around the world. Enjoy fresh puzzles daily, complete with hints and clue listings to enhance your solving experience. Whether you're a casual player or a crossword enthusiast, this app brings the challenge right to your handheld device. For further details and supported puzzles, visit the [FAQ page](http://www.standalone.com/android/crosswords/faq).

## Rankings

- #464,845 — 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`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.standalone.Crosswords.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users have praised Crosswords for its intuitive UI, lack of microtransactions, and long-term usability across devices. However, many report problems with frequent freezing, app becoming unresponsive, and losing puzzle entries upon app switching or inactivity. Importing .puz files is sometimes problematic, and some puzzle sources are no longer available. Despite issues, the developer has been responsive with updates that resolve some bugs.

### Pros

- Long-term user satisfaction; users have been using the app for years across multiple devices.
- Clean and intuitive user interface appreciated by users.
- No microtransactions, with paid version offering good value.
- Good selection of puzzles including ability to import .puz files from various providers.
- Developer is responsive and has provided updates to fix issues when contacted.

### Cons

- App frequently freezes or becomes unresponsive, requiring data deletion or reinstallation to fix.
- Recent updates introduced bugs causing puzzle entries to be lost when switching apps or idling.
- Importing .puz files is cumbersome and sometimes buggy, with file browsing defaults to inaccessible directories.
- Certain puzzle providers have stopped participating, reducing available content.
- Issues with keyboard input on some devices and versions.

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