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Welcome to Random Logic’s modern twist on a beloved classic game. Crossword Quiz is a fun, unique, free, puzzle crossbreed of several classic word games. Based on 3 types of clues, (word descriptions, emoji combinations, and photos), there are multiple ways to approach getting clues and completing the crossword puzzle!\n\nCrossword puzzles have been around for ages. It’s a classic word game that challenges your vocabulary and is a powerful tool for learning. Of course you’ve seen all the normal free crossword puzzles for your phone, they’re similar to what you grew up with either in the Sunday newspaper or puzzle books; but do you want the same old thing all the time?\n\nIn Crossword Quiz we challenge you to put your visual, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills to the test in this uniquely crafted Crossword Puzzle extravaganza!\n\nNervous about trying something new? Don’t be! You're not learning a new game, only expanding how you play it! Crossword Quiz is a word game that will give you endless hours of almost unlimited entertainment! We even help you collect coins along the way that you can use for different hints to help ease you into the game, or to save them for harder categories. So if you find yourself stuck on a crossword? Don’t give up just yet! Use the coins you’ve earned to get you back on track with hints by selecting to expose a letter, remove unused letters, or to totally solve the puzzle! \nDo your best to save your coins to buy hints for more challenging crossword puzzle questions and for unlocking new categories (coins can also be purchased in-game).\n\nEXPOSE A LETTER\nReveal a single letter of a phrase. This is the perfect hint to use when the answer to that crossword puzzle question is on the very tip of your tongue but need just a little help to complete that line. (We even give you the option for how much of a \"nudge\" you want with your crossword puzzle hints!)\n\nREMOVE THE LETTERS\nRemove all letters from the letter bank that are not part of the answer. This hint is perfect for when you need a bump in the right direction to finish out the crossword puzzle!\n\nSOLVE IT\nHaving a total blank-out? No worries! It happens with all word games. Simply select this hint option and you will be able to move past it and go on with your crossword game!\n\n\n\nNEW! Unlock All Categories of Crossword Puzzles with Subscriptions!\n\n- We've introduced new ways to save when unlocking new word game categories! You can now unlock crossword categories with a monthly Subscription! As long as your subscription remains active, all crossword puzzle categories past, present, and future will remain unlocked!\n- Unlock All Categories Subscriptions are $9.99/Month (or equivalent price tier in other territories specified by \"Apple's App Store Matrix\"), and in some cases a Free Trial of 7 days is offered. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase.\n- You may manage your Crossword Quiz subscription and auto-renewal by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. 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