# Crossword Clue Solver

> The best Crossword Solver

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id796371371](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id796371371)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id796371371`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Niek Dijkhuis
- **Category:** Reference
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (15,280 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.7
- **Last updated:** 2024-12-05
- **First published:** 2014-01-16
- **Size:** 12 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-03
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/crossword-clue-solver/id796371371)
- **Website:** [https://www.diecke.nl](https://www.diecke.nl/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://diecke.nl/privacy/ccs/privacy\_policy.html](http://diecke.nl/privacy/ccs/privacy_policy.html)

## Description

Stuck on a crossword puzzle? The Crossword Clue Solver taps into a fast puzzle dictionary to provide hints and pattern-based word options. Find the right word instantly and finish puzzles with confidence.

This Chrome extension lets you search for words by clue or pattern. Simple, quick, and effective. An internet connection ensures the wordlist stays up-to-date without requiring updates.

## Rankings

- #13,540 — Overall
- #81 — keyword

## Review summary

Users praise the app for being easy to use, fast, and highly helpful for solving clues, with an ad-free experience and a large word library that aids daily practice. However, several reviews note gaps in coverage for newer puzzles, occasional inaccuracies on certain puzzles, and an outdated or incomplete word list. Some also report minor UI quirks. Overall, it’s a valuable daily crossword aid, but content updates and reliability could be improved.

### Pros

- Easy to use and fast
- Very helpful and accurate for solving crossword clues
- Ad-free/clean interface compared to ad-heavy alternatives
- Extensive word/phrase dictionary for crosswords
- Great for daily use and learning new words

### Cons

- Outdated/not up-to-date with newer puzzles and clues
- Some clues/answers can be inaccurate or unhelpful for certain puzzles (e.g., daily NYT)
- Word database sometimes incomplete or not updated with user submissions
- Occasional UI/input friction or performance quirks (e.g., punctuation shortcuts)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id796371371)