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Crosswords With Friends

Word • Zynga • ⭐ 3.70 • 1,000,000+

Version 51.30.2928 92.1 MB Everyone

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Permissions Explained 16 permissions requested View details

This app requests 16 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status	Permission	What it means	Why it may be used	User safety note
ℹ️ Review	Send notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS	Allows the app to send notifications to the device.	Used for alerts, reminders, messages, account activity, updates, or media controls.	Review notification settings if the app sends too many alerts.
ℹ️ Review	Foreground Service android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Vending Billing com.android.vending.BILLING	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
✅ Common	Internet access android.permission.INTERNET	Allows the app to open network connections and communicate with online services.	Commonly used for streaming, syncing, login, ads, analytics, downloads, cloud features, and app updates.	Common permission. Review the app’s behavior if it does not appear to need online access.
ℹ️ Review	Access Wifi State android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
✅ Common	View network status android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE	Allows the app to check whether the device is connected to Wi-Fi, mobile data, or another network.	Often used to avoid loading content when offline or to adjust loading based on connection quality.	Generally low risk by itself.
ℹ️ Review	Finsky Permission Bind Get Install Referrer Service com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Gms Permission Ad Id com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Keep device awake android.permission.WAKE_LOCK	Allows the app to prevent the device from sleeping while a task is running.	Used for media playback, downloads, navigation, alarms, calls, or long-running background tasks.	Review battery usage if the app keeps the device awake too often.
⚠️ Sensitive	Read phone state android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE	Allows the app to access phone status and device-related information.	Used for call handling, carrier services, device identification, account security, or playback interruption handling.	Sensitive permission. Review whether the app has a clear phone-related reason.
ℹ️ Review	C2dm Permission Receive com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Zynga Crosswordswithfriends Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission com.zynga.crosswordswithfriends.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Zynga Crosswordswithfriends Permission C2d Message com.zynga.crosswordswithfriends.permission.C2D_MESSAGE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive	Read external storage android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE	Allows the app to read files from shared device storage.	Used by media players, file managers, backup apps, editors, upload tools, and document apps.	Sensitive permission. Review carefully if the app does not need access to files or media.
ℹ️ Review	Com Zynga Crosswordswithfriends Permission Receive Adm Message com.zynga.crosswordswithfriends.permission.RECEIVE_ADM_MESSAGE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Amazon Device Messaging Permission Receive com.amazon.device.messaging.permission.RECEIVE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

About Crosswords With Friends

From the team that brought you Words With Friends comes Crosswords With Friends - the first daily crossword puzzle that’s written for today’s world! Test your brain power with a new puzzle every day that’s relevant to entertainment, pop culture, and sports news happening NOW! Enjoy fresh puzzles daily with a new themes every day of the week - Movie Monday, TV Tuesday, Wayback Wednesday, Top 40 Thursday, Sports Fan Friday, Smartypants Saturday, and Sunday Funday! Crosswords With Friends presents the world’s BEST crosswords for you 365 days a year. Led by co-editors Trip Payne (co-star of the crossword documentary Wordplay) and Amy Reynaldo (author of How to Conquer the New York Times Crossword), our daily crosswords are created by some of the world’s most published crossword writers. Get ready for a top-notch crossword experience! Game Features - English Only Game CROSSWORDS WRITTEN BY INDUSTRY EXPERTS Exercise your brain and expand your vocabulary by solving crossword puzzles created by crossword champions and writers from top newspapers! FUN PUZZLE THEMES 7-DAYS A WEEK Play a new crossword every day, and enjoy unique, fun themes! Access thousands of additional puzzles in the calendar archives! MINI AND MIDI PUZZLES Play free daily mini and midi crossword in addition to the themed crossword! CLIMB THE LEADERBOARD Challenge your friends and check the leaderboard to see who solved the daily puzzle the fastest! COMPLETE WEEKLY CHALLENGES Test yourself with new goals each week to earn great rewards and collect badges as you go! COLLECT PUZZLE PACKS Movie buffs, sports fanatics and nerds of all kinds, rejoice! Add a pack of 5 themed puzzles to your collection. Solve them all to collect badges and become the ultimate crossword master. HELPFUL HINTS WHEN YOU NEED THEM Stuck on a word? Use hints to move ahead faster. Playing Crosswords With Friends challenges your brain, improves your pop culture knowledge, and lets you compete with friends. Download and play the all new Crosswords With Friends! VIP Subscription ------------------------------------ VIP Subscription allows you get the below exclusive benefits every week: • Free Archived Puzzles Daily • No Ads Use of this application is governed by Zynga’s Terms of Service, found at https://www.take2games.com/legal. https://www.take2games.com/privacy

What Crosswords With Friends Is Used For

Crosswords With Friends appears to be a daily crossword puzzle game for Android phones. Based on the metadata, it is used by people who want a quick word game that updates every day and includes themed puzzles tied to entertainment, pop culture, and sports topics. It may appeal to users who like solving crosswords in short sessions and following a structured daily challenge.

The app also seems designed around regular play and light competition. The metadata mentions mini and midi puzzles, weekly goals, badges, leaderboards, and puzzle archives, so it may be used both for casual practice and for players who want more puzzles over time. The included permissions such as internet access, notifications, billing, and ad-related services suggest the app connects online for content updates, account or service features, ads, and optional purchases. Some features may rely on storage or phone-state permissions as part of app operation on a phone device.

Common uses

Play a new themed crossword each day
Solve mini and midi puzzles for shorter sessions
Use hints when a clue is difficult
Check leaderboards to compare daily progress
Work toward weekly goals and badges
Browse archived puzzle content if available
Collect themed puzzle packs focused on specific topics

Best for:

daily puzzle players word game fans crossword solvers pop culture trivia fans phone app users

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App Details

Package:
com.zynga.crosswordswithfriends

Category:
Word

Developer:
Zynga

Version:
51.30.2928

Updated:
Mar 26, 2026

Min Android:
6.0

Age Rating:
Everyone

Contains Ads:
Yes

In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

Official listing available on Google Play
Package name: com.zynga.crosswordswithfriends
Age rating: Everyone

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