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Times crosswords go everywhere you go

Play the same Concise and Cryptic crosswords that appear in the Times every day on your mobile phone for just £4.50 month. Although we’ve no idea why you wouldn’t become instantly addicted, we’re offering you the first month free so if it really proves too much fun you can cancel any time in the first 30 days and pay nothing.

Click here to subscribe via a credit or debit card (the first month is free)

Click here to learn more about this service and read our FAQs

Click here for the PDA and Smartphone version of the service

Will it work on my phone? If your phone plays games (of course we know you never looked) or if your phone is Java-enabled then you can reliably enjoy the mobile Times crosswords.

Play any time One click and you’ll receive the crosswords of the day via your phone's data connection. PDA users get theirs sent automatically. Then play wherever you like, even on the Underground or in a plane.

Play as you go A neat stop/start feature means you can stop and start whenever you like – without losing a clue!

Take-home feature If you’re feeling generous you can wipe off all your answers and invite a partner to play the same puzzle you’ve just completed.

Take-away to play Our crossword player automatically saves every crossword you download – until you choose to delete. This is a great feature for stockpiling a few games for a long journey or for a break-away. You can even download new games at any time or place that your phone

Get a clue Too tough? Not a problem. The day after you received the crossword, you can reveal answers letter by letter – or, if you are in a rush, the complete answer.

All networks The service works on all the major networks (or overseas) with a data connection - that means most Java phones except subscribers to the 3 network who will not let you access anything that they do not provide

PDAs, Smartphones and BlackBerrys

Palm or Windows PDAs, O2 XDA or Orange Treo smartphones, and most Blackberry owners can download or sync up as they wish. Just because you’ve a premium handset doesn’t mean you have to miss the fun.

Click here to subscribe via a credit or debit card(the first month is free)

Click here to learn more about this service and read our FAQs

You can cancel your subscription at any time by e-mailing customerservice@roundpoint.com

Changing handsets No problem. Your subscription is set up so you can change numbers, phones or even leave the country without a gap

Vodafone customers To get your new crosswords each day, either use the "Get Crosswords" command on the Times Crossword menu and then use the Vodafone Internet connection on your phone or use the Vodafone Live connection and just click on the same link that we will send you to get started.

Any problems? We're here to help - though not to solve puzzles - so just drop us an e-mail at customerservice@roundpoint.com ,we'll be pleased to help.