Puzzle Page Crossword Challenger Answers
Daily solutions for the Crossword Challenger — the bigger, tougher sibling of the standard Puzzle Page Crossword. Every clue, every answer, completed grid. Pick a date below.
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What Is the Crossword Challenger?
The Crossword Challenger is the larger, more demanding crossword in the Puzzle Page app. It uses the same Across/Down clue format as the standard daily Crossword, but with a bigger grid (typically 13×13 or larger), longer answer entries, and trickier wordplay in the clues. If you finish the daily crossword quickly and want a tougher challenge, this is the puzzle for you.
Our solution pages show the completed grid at the top and the full clue-and-answer list right below, split into Across and Down columns — the same format as our standard Crossword answer pages.
How to Read Our Crossword Challenger Solutions
- The grid shows every filled-in letter in its final position. Small numbers in the corner of cells mark where each clue begins.
- The clue list is split into Across and Down. Each entry shows the clue number, the clue text, and the answer.
- If you're stuck on a single clue, scroll to the appropriate list and find its number — faster than scanning the grid.
Strategy Tips for Tougher Crosswords
- Read every clue first. In a Challenger grid, you'll often find one or two clues you can answer immediately — those anchor letters open up the surrounding entries.
- Watch for cryptic wordplay. Challenger clues sometimes lean on puns, abbreviations, or definitions-with-a-twist. If the surface reading doesn't fit, look for a hidden word, a homophone, or an indirect definition.
- Trust the crossings. A confirmed letter in one direction is gold for the perpendicular clue — even one letter can crack a tough entry.
- Count squares before committing. Longer answers are easy to write in slightly wrong; check that your answer fits the cell count exactly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is Crossword Challenger different from the standard Crossword?
It's bigger and harder. The grid is typically 13×13 (vs 11×11 for the standard daily), with longer answers and clues that lean more heavily on wordplay. Same format, just more of it.
How do I find today's Crossword Challenger answer?
The most recent daily puzzle is the first card under Latest Puzzles, marked with a Today badge.
Are these answers official?
The grids and clue answers match the daily puzzle published in the Puzzle Page app by AppyNation. We're an independent fan reference, not affiliated with the publisher. See About.
How often are new Crossword Challenger answers added?
Daily — usually within a few hours of the new Puzzle Page release.
What other puzzles do you cover?
All daily puzzles we have data for, including Crossword, Codeword, Sudoku, and more. See the complete list.