Black Ink 2
A Mac crossword solver opening Across Lite-format puzzles, with optional checking and printing tools.
Useful for people who already have downloadable puzzle files or subscriptions.
A purpose-built clue/grid interface makes solving more comfortable than a generic document viewer.
Keep in mind: It does not grant access to paid newspapers' puzzles or guarantee their current downloads. Answer checking, timer and printing are premium features.
Inside the app
Official product images
What you can do
- Across Lite puzzle opening and solving
- Clue/grid navigation and adjustable layout
- Premium answer checking, timer and printing
Good for
- Crossword solvers with compatible legitimate puzzle sources.
Consider alternatives for
- People expecting a paid puzzle subscription bundled with the app.
Limitations & considerations
- Captured minimum: macOS 10.15.4.
- It does not grant access to paid newspapers' puzzles or guarantee their current downloads. Answer checking, timer and printing are premium features.
Privacy & permissions
Downloaded puzzle files and archives remain part of your local workflow. Publisher logins and subscriptions, if used, are separate.
Sources & review notes Updated Nov 15, 2026
Reviewed by iApp4Me Editorial Team. Recommendations use the linked documentation and attributed accounts; device observations are identified separately.
- US App Store developer description
Complete description, release notes, download price and compatibility metadata captured 2026-11-02.
- Official developer disclosure
Full cached official text read, captured 2026-11-12; sales channels, separate products and substantive limits distinguished.
- Official developer disclosure
Full cached official text read, captured 2026-11-12; sales channels, separate products and substantive limits distinguished.
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