My last post generated so much email that I thought I’d better answer some of the questions here. I Hate AI Not a question, but I understand. If you don’t join the Beta program, you’ll never see the AI button, and everything you do see will be generated by real humans. Why, oh why, are… Continue reading AI in XWI Q&A
Category: XWord Info features
Tips and tricks for getting the most out of XWord Info.
AI in XWI
There is no I in TEAM, and there is no AI in XWord Info. Unless you explicitly ask to see it by joining the Beta program. Artificial Intelligence AI is controversial. I was reminded of this when some AI experiments I was doing accidentally leaked to public pages. Some people were intrigued. Many others were… Continue reading AI in XWI
Crossword Difficulty
Crosswords are easier on Monday and become gradually more difficult through to Saturday, but what makes a crossword difficult? Some answer words might be more appropriate for a later-week puzzle. When you enter a word, as opposed to a pattern, in the Finder Page, you see a graph showing usage over time, and a new… Continue reading Crossword Difficulty
Crossword Flow
Does a crossword grid have good flow? The latest XWord Info stat provides a way to measure that.
Out, Damned Bot!
Bots are overwhelming XWord Info, so now more pages require an account to access.
Diagramless Hints
Hints are now available for diagramless crosswords.
Cryptic Benefits with Friends
Cryptic Crosswords are easier and way more fun if you solve with a friend.
What’s new?
Recent XWord Info changes
30 Million Finds
The XWI Finder hits an awesome milestone.
Debut counts
Constructor baseball cards now count number of answer words debuted.