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Crosswords

FlathubWord games & crosswords

PulseGate's liveness check found it on 13 Sep 2026; it is registered on Flathub and has been in the index since 27 Jun 2026. How this is checked

Crosswords is a desktop game for solving crossword puzzles, supporting various formats like .ipuz, .jpuz, .xd, and .puz. It offers features such as hints, mistake highlighting, and dark mode, making it ideal for crossword enthusiasts who want a flexible and enjoyable solving experience.

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Overview

4 features

Purpose: Solving and enjoying crossword puzzles on a Linux desktop with file import and hints.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: Puzzle solvers and crossword enthusiasts

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Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: free · license: Proprietary · platforms: DESKTOP · deployment: linux

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Crosswords is a Word games & crosswords project. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on solving and enjoying crossword puzzles on a Linux desktop with file import and hints. Inferred · not functionally tested: Crosswords is an open-source project aimed at puzzle solvers and crossword enthusiasts. Basis unknown · not verified: Crosswords costs nothing to use. Basis unknown · not verified: It ships for Linux.

Jonathan Blandford builds and maintains Crosswords, and it first shipped in 2022. Inferred · not functionally tested: Among its 4 catalogued features are multiple file format support, .ipuz, .jpuz, .xd, .puz loading, and hints and suggestions.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Multiple file format support
  • .ipuz, .jpuz, .xd, .puz loading
  • Hints and suggestions
  • Dark mode

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

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crossword-gamepuzzle-solvingfile-import

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Frequently asked questions about Crosswords

What is Crosswords?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Crosswords focuses on solving and enjoying crossword puzzles on a Linux desktop with file import and hints. It is catalogued under Word games & crosswords on PulseGate.
Who is Crosswords for?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Crosswords is an open-source project built for puzzle solvers and crossword enthusiasts.
Does Crosswords have a free plan?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Crosswords is free to use.
What platforms does Crosswords run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: Crosswords runs on Linux.
Is Crosswords still active?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 13 Sep 2026.
What projects are similar to Crosswords?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Crossword Editor, Crossword (US), and Crosswords.Crossword EditorCrossword (US)Crosswords
Who develops Crosswords?
Crosswords is developed by Jonathan Blandford.
How long has Crosswords been around?
Crosswords first shipped in 2022.

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