CrissCrossCrissCrossQuick, friendly puzzles help children build spelling skills, grow their vocabulary and work out each answer for themselves.
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.
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.
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.
CrissCross is an iOS crossword and spelling game for children from around age 8. Read the clues, find the letters, spell the words. Enjoy one short puzzle at a time.
Children sound out words, try different letters and notice spelling patterns as they play. Each crossword offers everyday spelling practice without feeling like a lesson.
Each standard puzzle starts with four hints, which reveal one letter at a time. Children can keep trying for as long as they need.
Yes. Every puzzle is stored on the device, so no Wi-Fi or mobile data is needed.
No. Start with free puzzles, then unlock all 800+ with one purchase or choose individual packs. There are no recurring costs.
No. There is no login or profile to create. Just open the app and start playing.
No. CrissCross has no ads or tracking, and no CrissCross account is needed to play.
I’m Robin, a designer and dad who likes to dabble in indie development. I first built CrissCross for my son, Tom, who tested every version along the way. Here’s how we made it.
Built for one young reader. Now ready for yours.
