Crossword app for iOS that is simple, free, and quick. Puzzles from major outlets are automatically fetched, so all you need to worry about is solving them! Currently, these outlets are supported: * Los Angeles Times * USA Today * The Atlantic * Newsday * The New Yorker * NYT Syndicated & Mini * Universal Daily * Vox * Crossword Club In addition to
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Omni Crosswords gameplay guide and player questions
App Store edition · Researched Nov 10, 2026 · Guide updated Nov 10, 2026.
Source facts
Which major crossword outlets are currently supported for automatic puzzle fetching?
The app automatically fetches puzzles from several major outlets, including the Los Angeles Times, USA Today, The Atlantic, Newsday, The New Yorker, NYT Syndicated and Mini, Universal Daily, Vox, and the Crossword Club.
How can I improve my solving speed using the app's navigation features?
You can speed up your solving process by utilizing features like skipping over completed squares and automatically jumping to the next clue, which helps maintain your momentum while working through a puzzle.
Does the app provide any visual feedback if I enter an incorrect letter?
Yes, the solver includes an error highlighting feature. This tool visually identifies incorrect entries, allowing you to quickly spot and correct mistakes as you work through the crossword grid.
Can I compete against my friends while solving these puzzles?
Yes, the app includes a built-in timer feature. You can use this to track your performance and compete with your friends to see who can complete the puzzles the fastest.
How can I adjust the app's appearance to be easier on my eyes?
The app supports dark mode to improve your solving experience. You can set it to follow your system preferences automatically or manually toggle the setting within the app's personalization options.
Is there a way to track my long-term progress and performance?
Yes, the app features a statistics view. This section allows you to monitor your solving statistics over time, providing a clear overview of your progress and performance across all the puzzles you have completed.
Does the app support special crossword mechanics like rebus puzzles?
Yes, the app now supports rebus entries. This allows you to solve more complex puzzles that require entering multiple letters into a single square, providing a more authentic crossword experience.
Can I import my own crossword puzzles into the app?
Yes, the app supports the uploading of custom .puz files. This feature gives you the flexibility to solve external puzzles beyond those automatically fetched from the supported major outlets.
How do I keep my puzzle progress synced across multiple iOS devices?
You can enable the optional setting to sync your games automatically between multiple devices. This feature utilizes Game Center to ensure your progress is saved and accessible wherever you choose to play.
What should I do if the puzzle grid is too small to read clearly?
You can use the zoom button, which is available on all puzzles. Recent updates have brought this feature back and included size calculation improvements to ensure the grid is displayed optimally for your screen.
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Check that your Apple device runs iOS 17.6 or later.
What’s new in 1.9.2.
* iPhone Duo updates * Brings back zoom button on all puzzles * Other size calculation improvements
Release notes supplied by the developer through the App Store.
About Omni Crosswords
Developer description, as provided in the original store listing.
Crossword app for iOS that is simple, free, and quick. Puzzles from major outlets are automatically fetched, so all you need to worry about is solving them!
Currently, these outlets are supported: * Los Angeles Times * USA Today * The Atlantic * Newsday * The New Yorker * NYT Syndicated & Mini * Universal Daily * Vox * Crossword Club
In addition to using your keyboard for text entry, the solver includes features such as error highlighting, skipping over completed squares, skipping to the next clue, and many more customizable settings. The solver includes a timer, so that you can compete with your friends! There's lots of settings to personalize your solving experience. OmniCrosswords also comes with dark mode supported - it follows the system preferences or you can edit the setting yourself. There's also a statistics view where you can see your solving statistics over time.
OmniCrosswords now supports rebus and uploading custom .puz files
Optional Setting: Games automatically sync between multiple devices with Game Center.
Good to know.
Developer
Rohan Narayan
Release date
Sep 14, 2020
Latest version
1.9.2
Requires
iOS 17.6 or later
Price snapshot
Free CAD
Source checked
Nov 10, 2026
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A few quick answers.
Is Omni Crosswords available on iPhone?
Omni Crosswords is listed on the CA App Store. Availability varies by region and compatible device.
Is Omni Crosswords free?
The recorded download price is free. In-app purchases, subscriptions, or additional content may cost extra. Source checked Nov 10, 2026.
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