CrissCross
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Crosswords that Make Spelling Feel like Play

Quick, friendly puzzles help children practise spelling, build vocabulary and work out each answer for themselves.

Weather
S
U
N
B
U
R
N
Sore red skin from too much sun

Made for Confident Spelling and Calm Play

Spelling that Clicks

Children sound out words, notice spelling patterns, and try different letters. Each finished crossword is another small win.

Play Without Pressure

No streaks, push notifications or addictive patterns. Enjoy a puzzle, celebrate the win, then put the phone down.

No Subscription

Start with a free puzzle set, then unlock all 800+ with one purchase or choose individual packs. No subscription or recurring costs.

Works Fully Offline

No Wi-Fi, mobile data or login needed. Every puzzle stays on the device, ready to play at home or at 30,000 feet.

Start Practicing for Free

Weather puzzle from Word Collections
Magic E puzzle from Spelling Patterns
Rhyme Time puzzle from Word Playground
Weather puzzle from Word Collections

Fresh Words for Every Kind of Curious Mind

Explore 800+ short crosswords across various puzzle packs.

Meet animals, weather, food, and more in Word Collections. Notice magic e, silent letters, and vowel teams in Spelling Patterns. Or play with rhymes, tricky words, and words with two meanings in Word Playground.

Make Every Medal Your Own

Complete every puzzle in a category to earn its medal. Then decorate it with satisfying patterns and make it one of a kind.

Each medal joins your child’s personal collection. It’s a cheerful small win and a creative break between puzzles.

CrissCross app icon, Pink skin
CrissCross app icon, Night Vision skin
In-app achievement badge celebrating ‘Half-Minute Hero’
CrissCross app icon, default skin

Small Wins, Cheerfully Unlocked

Every puzzle brings another milestone closer, from Getting Started to Crossword Curious and Hint-Free Hero.

There’s no unbroken streak to protect and no penalty for missing a day. Achievements simply celebrate what your child has done over time.

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CrissCross app screenshot in the Under the Blanket dark color theme, showing Daily Challenges and a Garden puzzle pack in progress.
CrissCross app screenshot in the Spelling Bee color theme, showing Daily Challenges and a Garden puzzle pack in progress.
CrissCross app screenshot: a partly solved Starter Pack crossword with the clue “Instrument you hit” and a bank of letter tiles ready to drag onto the grid.