Crossword Plus

Make better use of screen space while doing the New York Times crossword puzzle.
What is Crossword Plus?
Crossword Plus is a simple Chrome extension that improves the layout of the New York Times crossword puzzle. It removes distracting elements, expands the puzzle grid, and provides a more user-friendly interface.

Extension stats

Users: 171 ▲ 3
Rating: 5.00 (2)
Version: 1.0.1 (Last updated: 2021-06-21)
Creation date: 2021-02-18
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 917.50K

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Extension summary

This simple Chrome extension makes better use of screen space while doing the New York Times crossword puzzle. Inspired by the layout of AcrossLite, you'll notice a more prominent and easier-to-read puzzle grid and reduced size of non-puzzle items (e.g. headers, banners, puzzle title, etc).

Features:

  • Remove and collapse distracting banners including ads, options, and page headers
  • Give more space to the puzzle grid, allowing it to expand with your browser
  • Collapse puzzle details (e.g. title, date, and author) along with the puzzle toolbar (e.g. Settings, Rebus, Reset buttons) into a single line
  • Re-orient the Across and Down clue boxes to be stacked instead of side-by-side (configurable via the options menu)

User reviews

Great for getting rid of annoyances and letting me crossword in peace!
by Max Lovrin, 2021-02-18

Such a good idea for us Crossword Nerds!!
by Jeff Myers, 2021-02-18
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Crossword Plus requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Crossword Plus has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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