Why was XWord Info offline recently? So it could be New and Improved!
Category: Software
Computer software for constructors or solvers
Crossword Flow
Does a crossword grid have good flow? The latest XWord Info stat provides a way to measure that.
XWord Info Tweaks
Google-inspired changes include new Author URLs, and a different ad provider. What did I break?
Fifteen Blocks
What makes a great game? Like good crosswords, classic card games and logic puzzles survive because they’re easy to understand, possible to win, but difficult enough to be challenging. You might remember playing the Fifteen Blocks game where you shuffle around tiles numbered 1 to 15 with one blank space on a 4×4 tray. Your… Continue reading Fifteen Blocks
Graphics on Grids
NYT crosswords sometimes include graphical overlays. XWord Info now does a better job of rendering these. Probably.
Hackers
I made a couple of changes to try to mitigate the hack attacks that were crippling XWord Info. If either of these affect you and you’re not an evil hacker, let me know, and I’ll make sure you regain access.
How hard could it be?
I get mail wondering why I can’t promise to keep updating XWord Info. “It can’t be that hard,” is a typical comment. Usually followed by, “if you need someone to upload puzzle files, I’d be happy to do that.” Great! I’ll hand things over to you today. Just so you have a handle on things,… Continue reading How hard could it be?
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?
Integrating OneLook
We’re starting to integrate the complementary powers of XWord Info and OneLook.
Updated: Analyze Your Own Puzzles
The XWord Info Analyze page (which also generates links for your test solvers) has been given a huge update.