Cryptic Crossword Tool — iOS

The
Anagrind

For solvers who do their own work.

Download on the App Store See how it works ↓
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Your scrap paper.
Reimagined.

Every cryptic solver has scrawled letters on the margin of a newspaper. The Anagrind is that — but cleaner, faster, and always in your pocket.

01

Enter the fodder

Type your anagram letters and add the enumeration: (4,3) or 6-3 or 3'2 — to see the word structure laid out as answer slots.

02

Add the definition

Enter the straight part of the clue so you stay anchored to what you're looking for while you work the letters.

03

Work the board

Drag a letter into a slot or use 'tap and place' instead. Lock letters in slots you're certain about with a long press. Fade/unfade unplaced letters with a long press.

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Fresh perspective

Tap Rescramble to reposition the remaining letters. Long press Rescramble to return all unlocked letters to the board and start fresh.


Built for serious solvers.

The Anagrind doesn't hand you the answer. It gives you a better workspace. The hard work — and the satisfaction — remains entirely yours.

Enumeration support

Enter (4,3), 6-3, or 3'2 to display answer slots with word breaks, hyphens and apostrophes exactly as the crossword shows them.

Letter locking

Long press a placed letter to lock it in. Locked letters survive rescrambles — perfect when crossword checking letters confirm a position.

Definition field

Keep the straight part of the clue visible while you solve. No more glancing back at the crossword to remember what word you're after.

Clue reference

Label each board with the clue reference — 13A, 27D — so you always know which clue you're working on.

Multiple boards — Pro

Work up to 8 anagram clues simultaneously. Sometimes the letters from one unsolved clue unlock another.

Save & restore — Pro

Name and save your crossword session. Pick up Saturday's puzzle on Sunday, exactly where you left off.


The Anagrind Pro

Upgrade once.
Own it forever.

No subscription. No tricks. A single one-time purchase that unlocks the full experience — because serious solvers deserve tools that respect them.

  • Up to 8 simultaneous clue boards
  • Save and restore named crossword sessions
  • Pick up where you left off
  • One-time purchase — yours forever
$4.99
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