Cryptic Crossword Lite

Cryptic Crossword Lite is an Android puzzle app built around solving professional cryptic crossword puzzles. According to its publisher, the free lite version includes 24 complete puzzles, and the description says it is meant for experienced crossword players who want a challenge.

Puzzles and upgrade options

The lite version contains 24 full puzzles. The publisher describes an upgrade to the full version, which adds 260 more puzzles and the additional features listed below. The description also says the lite version can be played without distractions from ads, so players can focus on the grid and clues.

Solving aids and grid controls

The app documents several tools for working through a puzzle. A tutorial for cryptic puzzles explains the conventions of this style, which differ from standard crosswords. The clue list view lets you browse clues alongside the grid, and pinch zooming makes the grid easier to read on a small screen. Answer checking and a highlight-mistakes option help you find errors, and the description also lists cheats as part of the feature set.

Sharing and preferences

You can share a clue through email, Twitter, Facebook and other services available on the device. The description also says gameplay can be customized with extra preferences, though it does not list the specific settings.

Tablet use and related apps

The listing states that the app is suitable for tablets. If cryptic puzzles prove too difficult, the publisher suggests trying its standard Crossword app or Crossword (US) app, which are presented as options with a different level of challenge.