XWord Info is no longer actively soliciting constructor photos and notes, but if you have an upcoming NYT crossword and would like to include your picture and commentary, I’m happy to add them to the website. There’s an email link on the home page. Photos is one of the best-liked features, and your comments can… Continue reading Constructor photos & notes
Category: Constructors
Will Shortz, Constructor
If you believe XWord Info, an up-and-coming constructor named Will Shortz had two crosswords published in 1975, and then nothing until an oddly shaped Variety puzzle this year. You can see his author page here. Sure, he’s edited over 11,000 daily crosswords for the Times, and thousands more Variety and bonus puzzles of various kinds,… Continue reading Will Shortz, Constructor
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
OneLook pattern search
OneLook pattern search now displays results by popularity.
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?
The 3 Rs of Finder
A real-world example demonstrating some advanced features of the XWord Info Finder Page.
Analyze your Puzzles improvements
We’ve made some improvements to the “Analyze your own puzzles” feature.
Integrating OneLook
We’re starting to integrate the complementary powers of XWord Info and OneLook.
Constructor Biographies
If you’re an NYT constructor, XWord info wants to know more about you.