WordsRancho

Crosswords, composed to your taste.

A fresh crossword every time. Pick a size, topics and difficulty, or make your own.

  • iOSComing soon
  • AndroidComing soon
The Words Rancho puzzle screen on an iPhone in the light theme: a crossword grid, the current clue and an on-screen keyboard.
The Words Rancho puzzle screen on an Android phone in the dark theme: a crossword grid, the current clue and an on-screen keyboard.

See it in action

  • The Words Rancho home screen with grid size, topics, difficulty levels and a Generate crossword button.
    Size, topics, difficulty
  • A saved crossword named Sunday puzzle, with a Saved badge at the top, the current clue and the on-screen keyboard.
    Saved, ready to continue
  • The crossword builder: a canvas with the words ACRYLIC, PLANET and ACORN, zoom buttons and Add word and Suggestions buttons.
    Make your own
  • A large crossword grid in the dark theme.
    Large grids

Choose your topics

Tick the topics you like and watch the word count update.

The Topics screen listing categories such as Animals and Pets and Birds with word counts and a Done button.
The Topics screen with a search field, two selected topics and the on-screen keyboard.

Make your own, play it

Type words anywhere, take suggestions that fit, then play or share.

The crossword builder with three crossing words and zoom buttons.
The builder on an empty canvas with the on-screen keyboard open to name a crossword.

Print it, share it

A4 or Letter, with an optional answer key.

The Print or share sheet with A4 and Letter paper sizes, an Include answer key switch and Share PDF and Print buttons.
A print preview of a crossword titled Sunday puzzle, with the Words Rancho emblem and clue lists below the grid.

Zoom in for easy reading

Pinch or tap to zoom. One tap fits the whole grid.

A large crossword zoomed in on an iPhone in the dark theme.

Dark and newsprint light, your call

Warm newsprint by day, soft ink at night.

The clue list on an Android phone in the light theme, with across and down clues.
The clue list on an iPhone in the dark theme, with across and down clues.

Questions, answered

Do I need an internet connection?

No. Every crossword is made on your phone.

Do I need an account?

No. Open the app and play.

What does it cost?

One purchase. No ads, no in-app purchases, no subscription.

What data does the app collect?

None. Your crosswords and settings stay on your phone. Details are in the privacy policy.

Is the content clean?

Yes. Puzzles come from a curated word list that excludes profanity, slurs and sexual content.

Is it only in English?

For now, yes.

When can I get it?

Android first, then iOS. Release news will be posted here.

Coming soon: Words Rancho

  • iOSComing soon
  • AndroidComing soon