Crossword Scraper
Download .puz, .jpz, .ipuz, or .pdf files from crossword applets for offline solving.
Crossword Scraper - Firefox Add-On
Crossword Scraper is a Firefox add-on that allows users to download crossword puzzles from various applets. These puzzles can be saved as .puz, .jpz, .ipuz, or .pdf files for offline solving. Supported applets include AmuseLabs, Boston Globe, Crosshare, Crossword Compiler, Crossword Nexus, New York Times Crosswords and Acrostics, and more.
Add-on stats
Weekly download count: 3
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: Low risk impact 
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
- activeTab
- cookies
- storage
- webNavigation
Size: 2.99M
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Add-on summary
On many web pages which have interactive crossword puzzles, this extension will generate and provide download links to obtain the puzzles as .puz, .jpz, .ipuz, or .pdf files. This way, you can solve every puzzle with the app of your choosing, and save an archive of puzzles that you can solve at your leisure.
The following crossword applets are currently supported:
- AmuseLabs (PuzzleMe)
- Boston Globe
- CNN
- Crosshare
- Crossword Compiler
- Crossword Nexus
- Crosswordr
- Direct .puz links
- New York Times Crosswords and Acrostics
- Puzzle Society
- The Guardian
User reviews
This extension is very well written, and very useful, especially for those who prefer to solve puzzles using Across Lite.
by ambloem, 2023-07-20
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Crossword Scraper requires very minimum permissions.
Risk likelihood
Crossword Scraper is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.
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