Better NYTC

Better keyboard control, a dark mode, and more for the NY Times Crossword. * Hold shift to use pencil temporarily, double tap to…

Better NYTC: Keyboard control, Dark mode

Better NYTC is a Chrome extension that enhances the NY Times Crossword experience by offering better keyboard control, a convenient dark mode option, and additional features like a temporary pencil mode and red pencil highlighting.
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Extension stats

Users: 72
1
Rating: 5.00
(4)
Version: 1.3 (Last updated: 2023-03-04)
Creation date: 2022-11-19
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 7.03K

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Better NYTC (v1.3)
5.00 (2) 38
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Better keyboard control, a dark mode, and more for the NY Times Crossword.

  • Hold shift to use pencil temporarily, double tap to switch.

    • Alternatively, you can use Caps Lock to switch (activate from control panel).
  • Use shortcut Alt-P (Option-P) to pause/unpause the timer.

  • Activate dark mode from the puzzle's control panel (gear icon). Preserves yellow and blue highlights, and keeps shaded squares visible, while saving your eyes.

  • Activate red pencil from the control panel, to make pencil stand out.

User reviews

by James Liu, 2024-07-06

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Better NYTC requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Better NYTC has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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