Better NYTC
Better keyboard control, a dark mode, and more for the NY Times Crossword
Better NYTC: Keyboard control, dark mode, and more
"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
Weekly download count: 3
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Low risk impact 
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
- storage
Size: 11.86K
URLs: Website
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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!
by Firefox user 17659841, 2022-11-18
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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