Better NYTC

Better keyboard control, a dark mode, and more for the NY Times Crossword
What is Better NYTC?
"Better NYTC" is a Firefox add-on that enhances the NY Times Crossword experience with better keyboard control, a dark mode, and additional features such as easily switching between pen and pencil mode, pausing/unpausing the timer, and highlighting the puzzles. It also allows users to activate a red pencil for easy visibility.

Add-on stats

Users: 22 ▼ -1
Rating: 5.00 (2)
Version: 1.3 (Last updated: 2023-03-04)
Creation date: 2022-11-13
Weekly download count: 1
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 11.86K
URLs: Website

Ranking

Other platforms

Better NYTC (v1.3)
5.00 (4) 63
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Add-on summary

  • Hold shift to use pencil temporarily, double tap to switch.

    • Optionally use Caps Lock to switch (activate via control panel).
  • Use Alt-P (Option-P) to pause/unpause the timer.

  • Activate dark mode from the puzzle's control panel (gear icon). Preserves yellow and blue highlights, and keeps shaded squares visible, while saving your eyes.

  • Activate red pencil from the control panel, to make pencil stand out.

User reviews

Nice job on the dark mode!
by Aron Griffis, 2024-03-30

I've been looking for a dark mode and also a pencil shortcut. You have made every so much better!
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Better NYTC requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Better NYTC has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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