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Forkyz

Crossword puzzles application, download and play.
New in version 86
- New USA Today downloader (only works in US) and updated Universal download link.
- Add "blank copy" option to puzzle list.
- Add "keep screen on" option while playing (interaction settings).
- Add option to remove punctuation from native input (keyboard settings).
- Use custom ratings bar for all platforms.
- UI tweaks (action buttons/puzzle list) to support monochrome screens.
- Scale keyboard font to avoid cutoff on small screens.
Forkyz is an unofficial fork of the Shortyz crossword puzzles app with several new features and compatible with recent Android versions.

A variety of crossword puzzle types can be imported from files or downloaded and played. Imports support a variety of file formats, including AcrossLite (.puz), JPZ, and IPuz. A list of links to online puzzle creators is given. Puzzles can also be downloaded directly using the built-in downloaders.
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  • Version 86 (8600000) suggested Added on Sep 12, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 6.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "dataSync"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "dataSync"
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • app.crossword.yourealwaysbe.forkyz.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

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    • New in version 85
    - Replace date-picker in download dialog to support mouse on desktop.
    - New action buttons options.
    - Move show errors and reveal into single hint submenu, relabel puzzle info.
    - Add menu options under notes to transfer scratch to board.
    - Add About Libraries page and other info to about section in settings.
    - Add "share" settings on Android (instead of export).
    - Add ability to import settings from "open with" menus on Android.
    - Dutch translation improvements (thanks @ojppe).
  • Version 85 (8500000) - Added on Jul 26, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 6.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "dataSync"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "dataSync"
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • app.crossword.yourealwaysbe.forkyz.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 10 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

    • New in version 84
    - Add configurable (hardware) keyboard bindings.
    - Add show errors full word.
    - Add copy-clue to share menu.
    - Refine "by source" sort order.
    - Support middle-click (like long-press) on desktop.
    - Make exit separate from back/escape with menu option on desktop.
  • Version 84 (8400000) - Added on Jul 05, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 6.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "dataSync"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "dataSync"
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • app.crossword.yourealwaysbe.forkyz.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 9 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

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