Forkyz

Forkyz

Crossword puzzles application, download and play.

Word Game

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Description

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.

What’s new (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).

Anti-features

Properties of this app that are worth knowing about before installing.

  • NonFreeNet

Versions

Version Date Size Requires Android Download
85 current
33ee3efcaee46415…
2026-07-26 10 MB API 23
84
d8cab1c9837f58c0…
2026-07-05 9.9 MB API 23
83
f657ffc4725dde4c…
2026-06-01 9.8 MB API 23

Permissions

What the app asks the system for. Android only grants sensitive access after you confirm it.

  • Internet accessSend and receive data over the internet.
  • Run at startupStart automatically after the device is switched on.
  • VibrationControl the vibration alert.
  • Prevent sleepingKeep the device from going to sleep.
  • NotificationsShow notifications.
  • Foreground serviceKeep running in the background, visible in the status bar.
  • FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
  • Network stateCheck whether and how the device is connected.
Show 1 more permissions
  • forkyz.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

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