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For example, Monday’s crossword is music related, and Friday’s crossword is movie related. Even if you don’t know anything about the topic, you’ll still be attempt the crossword as the theme words are sprinkled into the crossword among other clues. So look forward to testing and expanding your knowledge of movies, music, food, books and much, much more!\n\nWhy Crossword+?\n* Two new themed puzzles every single day (one maxi and one mini)\n* Over 3,000 puzzles in our ever-growing collection\n* Helpful hints when you need a little extra help\n* Catches mistakes as you type with our AutoCheck function\n* 100% ad-free. Just you and the puzzle\n* Works offline\n* Adjustable text size for readability\n\nJoin over 500,000 solvers who've made Crossword Plus part of their routine.\n\nIs Crossword+ good for beginners?\nYes! Crossword+ is designed for solvers of all abilities. Start with our daily mini crosswords, make use of instant error checking, and use hints whenever you're stuck. We aim to make our clues challenging enough to be satisfying, but accessible enough to keep you moving forward.\n\nHow does it compare to other crossword apps?\nWe designed Crossword Plus to be simple, intuitive, and accessible to everyone. While there are many excellent crossword apps available, we focus on delivering a clean, distraction-free solving experience that feels natural.\n\nIs every puzzle themed?\nYes! Every single crossword in Crossword+ is built around a unique theme.\n\nWhat kinds of themes do you feature?\nEverything from Trivia Delights and Hollywood Hits to Tasty Treats and beyond! With over 3,000 themed puzzles in our archive, there’s lots to explore and new topics every day.\n\nCan I use Crossword+ offline?\nYes! Download puzzles and solve them anywhere! On planes, trains, or wherever your internet connection isn't reliable.\n\nDo you have free crossword puzzles?\nWe publish a new free 5×5 mini crossword every day. 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