Crossword Designer
Create crossword puzzles!
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
iPad
Create your own crossword puzzles!
Crossword Designer is the ultimate tool for creating, editing, and sharing crossword puzzles on your iPad. From educational worksheets to publication-ready puzzles, bring your ideas to life with intuitive design tools and smart features.
Perfect For:
• Teachers creating educational content
• Puzzle enthusiasts and hobbyists
• Professional constructors
• Brain training and mental exercise
Key Features:
Smart Puzzle Creation
• Generate puzzles automatically from a word list
• Teacher Mode ensures all words fit perfectly
• Word suggestions with extensive dictionary
Professional Tools
• Full rebus square support for advanced puzzles
• Import and export .PUZ files (Across Lite compatible)
• Rotational symmetry for professional layouts
• Export to PDF for printing and sharing
Flexible Export Options
• PDF format for professional submissions
• .PUZ format for crossword software compatibility
• Save and manage multiple puzzle projects
Educational Focus
• Perfect for classroom use
• Create themed puzzles for any subject
• Engaging way to reinforce vocabulary
• No ads or distractions
Get Started in Minutes
Create a blank grid or input your word list – Crossword Designer handles the complex layout automatically. Add your clues, adjust the design, and share your creation with the world.
Download Crossword Designer today and start building puzzles that challenge, educate, and entertain!
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The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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Information
- Seller
- Laura Patterson
- Size
- 7.4 MB
- Category
- Puzzle
- Compatibility
Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later.
- iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPad
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2025 Laura Patterson