Cryptic Crossword Companion

Parse and give hints for clues on cryptic crossword websites.
What is Cryptic Crossword Companion?
Cryptic Crossword Companion is a Chrome extension designed to improve your skill at solving cryptic crosswords. It highlights crossword indicators, provides abbreviations and synonyms, and allows for persistent note-taking. Supported website: The Guardian Crosswords.

Extension stats

Users: 49 ▲ 1
Version: 0.1.0 (Last updated: 2022-03-27)
Creation date: 2022-03-27
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • scripting
Host permissions:
  • https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/*/*
Size: 728.06K

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Extension summary

Cryptic Crossword Companion.

I made this extenstion to help me improve at cryptic crosswords, and to reinforce some web development skills I've been learning. If people find it useful, I will add more websites. Suggestions and collaboration welcome.

Features:

  • Highlight crossword indicators such as anagrams, hidden words, homophones, etc.
  • Provide abbreviations and synonyms.
  • Persistent notes per clue stored in the browser.

Sites supported: https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/

Github: https://github.com/niallmurphy-ie/Cryptic-Crossword-Companion

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Cryptic Crossword Companion requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Cryptic Crossword Companion has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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