Learn to crack cryptic crosswords
The only app that teaches you how cryptic clues actually work — through bite-sized lessons and a daily puzzle with full breakdowns. No more guessing.
Three steps to cryptic confidence
Cryptic crosswords aren't magic — they follow rules. We'll teach you those rules, one clue at a time.
Learn the Techniques
Bite-sized lessons teach you each clue type — anagrams, hidden words, charades, containers, and more. Each lesson builds on the last.
Solve the Daily Clue
A fresh cryptic clue every day, graded from easy to fiendish. Take your time — there's no clock. Build your streak and track progress.
Read the Breakdown
Every clue comes with a full explanation — definition, wordplay, indicator words, and how they fit together. Learn even when you're stuck.
Everything you need to become a solver
Designed for puzzlers at every level — from complete beginners to seasoned solvers looking for their daily fix.
Structured Lessons
Progressive lessons covering all major cryptic techniques. Start with anagrams, work up to &lit clues. Each lesson includes practice puzzles that cement your understanding.
Daily Puzzles
A new clue every day with themed weeks and difficulty that ramps through the week. Monday is gentle, Friday is fiendish. Build a streak you won't want to break.
Full Breakdowns
Never just told the answer. Every clue includes a complete walkthrough — the definition, the wordplay type, the indicator words, and exactly how the answer is derived.
Track Your Progress
See how you're improving over time. Track streaks, technique mastery, solve times, and difficulty progression. Watch yourself go from novice to natural.
Every clue, fully explained
Here's how CrypticCrab breaks down a real cryptic clue so you understand exactly how it works.
Master every type of cryptic clue
CrypticCrab covers all the major clue types used in cryptic crosswords worldwide.
Ready to crack the code?
Download CrypticCrab free and solve your first cryptic clue today. No experience needed.
