NYT crosswords sometimes include graphical overlays. XWord Info now does a better job of rendering these. Probably.
Category: XWord Info features
Tips and tricks for getting the most out of XWord Info.
Odd Characters
TL:DR: Click the “More…” button on the XWord Info Finder page to see new “Words with digits” and “Words with symbols” buttons. In a recent Crossword Fiend post, blogger (and constructor) Zachary David Levy (not necessarily an odd character himself) mistakenly insisted that, while ampersands were used in several pre-Shortz puzzles, they had never appeared… Continue reading Odd Characters
How hard could it be?
I get mail wondering why I can’t promise to keep updating XWord Info. “It can’t be that hard,” is a typical comment. Usually followed by, “if you need someone to upload puzzle files, I’d be happy to do that.” Great! I’ll hand things over to you today. Just so you have a handle on things,… Continue reading How hard could it be?
Our Casual Relationship is Over
In an attempt to balance the budget, Casual Level accounts are no longer offered.
Bar Game Updates
The XWord Info Bar Game can’t compete with the Crossword or Finder pages, but it’s surprisingly popular, with many repeat visitors. This post explains why, what’s new, how it’s used, and asks your opinion about various feature requests. It’s a game? How do I win? Well, it’s not much of a game, since there are… Continue reading Bar Game Updates
Where are my Acrostic stats?
Our Acrostic solver remembers your progress so you can come back to that puzzle later. Sometimes that data disappears. This post explains why.
Acrostics
Learn to love Acrostics.
Finder Philosophy
What’s the difference between the different Search buttons on the XWord Info Finder page? And why is my RegEx search timing out?
Fearful symmetry
Crossword grid symmetry comes in various flavors.
The 3 Rs of Finder
A real-world example demonstrating some advanced features of the XWord Info Finder Page.