Crossword Scraper

Download .puz, .jpz, .ipuz, or .pdf files from crossword applets for offline solving.
What is Crossword Scraper?
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

Users: 214 ▼ -1
Rating: 5.00 (3)
Version: 1.3.18 (Last updated: 2024-10-29)
Creation date: 2021-06-08
Weekly download count: 1
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • cookies
  • storage
  • webNavigation
Size: 2.99M

Other platforms

Crossword Scraper (v1.3.18)
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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
  • Crosshare
  • Crossword Compiler
  • Crossword Nexus
  • Direct .puz links
  • New York Times Crosswords and Acrostics
  • Puzzle Society
  • The Guardian
  • The Week
  • Universal Uclick
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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
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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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