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It is a game that will get you thousands of AHA moments, those of epiphanies, revelations, insights, realizations, eureka moments! \n\nSo, here it is: You will never again experience a dull moment after you install and play the addicting Crossword Universe word puzzle game. Play it and you won't be able to go a day without it. This is your destination. The best is that, the more you play, the better you get, the broader your vocabulary will grow and the sharpest your brain will become.\n\nShow and improve your vocabulary power by solving the amazing puzzles that only Crossword Universe has to offer. Keep your brain sharp, while answering questions on your favourite topics. Have an amazing time solving Crosswords with different daily themes, intriguing challenges and stunning rewards. Select your favourite topics among TV, Movies, Sports, Culture, Music and more!\n\nFeatures:\n\n- Thousands of fun puzzles for all player levels\n- Use two fingers to pinch and zoom in or out\n- New Classic and Mini Crosswords every day\n- Stunning daily rewards\n- Special power-ups\n- Exiting weekly themes\n- Access to past puzzles\n- Learn about different subjects as you play\n- Show Errors: highlight the incorrect letters\n\nCrossword Universe includes hundreds of puzzles for you to play wherever you want. Train your brain, improve your vocabulary and general knowledge while having a great time. Become a Crossword Grandmaster with the proof and rights to brag about it!\n\nWrite back to us with any issues or suggestions, we love to have your feedback.\n\nAlso available VIP Status Subscription:\n- No Advertisement;\n- Unlimited Calendar Mini Puzzles\n- Daily Classic Calendar Puzzles\n- Joining Bonus\n\nVIP Subscription is the best way to enjoy Crossword Universe. You will have access to much more Puzzles without any advertisement interruptions. You can subscribe for a term of one month or one year. The monthly cost is $7.99 and the one-year cost is $49.99. Prices may vary and actual charges may be converted to other currencies depending on the country of residency. Payment is charged to your iTunes account at confirmation. Subscription is renewed unless turned off at least twenty-four hours before period ends. \n\nYou can turn off the auto-renew for the subscription through iTunes(https://support.apple.com/HT202039). When your current trial/subscription period expires, you will be unsubscribed. The current active subscription period can not be canceled. 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