# Cross Word Puzzles : Riddles

> Search & Swipe : Hidden Words

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id647180522](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id647180522)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id647180522`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Fresh Logo SRL
- **Category:** Word
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (2,246 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.15
- **Last updated:** 2024-10-22
- **First published:** 2013-08-03
- **Size:** 19 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cross-word-puzzles-riddles/id647180522)
- **Website:** [http://www.wordmillgames.net](http://www.wordmillgames.net/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.wordmillgames.net/privacypolicy.html](http://www.wordmillgames.net/privacypolicy.html)

## Description

**Cross Word Puzzles: Riddles** combines a tactile word puzzle experience: search and swipe over letter tiles to reveal hidden words, solving each puzzle by finding 10 words. Clues help when you get stuck, and difficulty can be tuned by choosing the number of incomplete words, missing letters, and clue letters. With 300 word puzzles and a new Spell 100 mode, there’s always a fresh challenge.

Features include a built-in dictionary to view word definitions after each game, universal app support, GameCenter integration with two leaderboards and ten achievements, and iCloud Sync to keep progress across devices. The interface supports left-handed players and iPad screen flipping for a comfortable play area.

## Rankings

- #38,620 — Overall

## Review summary

Overall, players praise Cross Word Puzzles: Riddles for its relaxing, brain-boosting gameplay that is easy to learn and highly replayable. The game is enjoyed as a stress-reliever and educational tool across ages, with many noting its calm pace and multiple play options. However, reviewers repeatedly complain about intrusive ads, restrictions on word length (seven letters) and per-game word limits, lack of sound effects, absence of a timer, and compatibility issues on newer iPads.

### Pros

- Relaxing, calming gameplay that helps reduce stress and is suitable for all ages.
- Excellent brain exercise that improves vocabulary and spelling; educational.
- Easy to learn and accessible; many players enjoy no-competition, self-paced play.
- High replay value and engaging daily puzzle with multiple modes.
- Portable and convenient for short play sessions; 7x7 grid that is easy to use.

### Cons

- Intrusive advertisements that cannot be removed.
- Seven-letter word limit (and not counting longer words) reduces scoring.
- 100 words per game limit.
- Not available on newer iPads / compatibility issues.
- Lacks music or sound effects.

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