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Crossword Scribe

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Description

Crosswords, the way they’re meant to be solved. Experience the pen to paper feel with your digital puzzles. Solve crosswords by writing directly into the grid with Apple Pencil. No keyboard needed.

FEATURES:

Solve Preferred Crosswords
Download and complete crosswords from preset publications like the New York Times (requires New York Times Game subscription), the Wall Street Journal, and American Values Club or load and complete your own .puz crossword files from other favourite sources.

Feel the Nostalgia
No keyboard typing required! Fill in each square by writing letters with your Apple Pencil just like you would, pen to paper, with a newspaper or puzzle book.

Customize Your Experience
Solve in comfort with the choice of left or right handed settings and light or dark themes.

Thoughtfully Designed
Smart handwriting recognition, one-touch erasing, and real-time clue tracking keep the focus on solving – not fumbling with controls.

Access with Ease
Once downloaded, crosswords can be solved anywhere, anytime – no internet required. Complete each puzzle at your own pace. Suspend solving and pick it back up right where you left off.

Track Your Progress
Challenge yourself and follow your progress over time with puzzle stats and calendar tracking.

Whether you’e a crossword pro or trying them out for the first time, Crossword Scribe brings a new level of enjoyment to classic puzzle-solving. Experience the joy of completing crosswords on the iPad with your own handwriting.

Download now and start solving the smart way – pencil in hand.

Crossword Scribe allows you to complete seven crosswords for free, and then requires an active subscription to continue using the app.

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