Crossword in the Wild

Last updated on
4 September 2024

Here are some links to real websites that use the Crossword module. These websites are not affiliated with the maintainer or sponsors of the Crossword module, except as indicated.

  • 500 Foods
    • Really nice use of the crossword_image and crossword_status submodules in teasers
    • Highly customized and elegant theme
    • Fireworks when you solve the puzzle!
  • CrosswordPlayground
    • Personal project of Crossword Module maintainer
    • Mostly relies on default theming from the module
    • Uses the crossword_image submodule along with the crossword_token submodule to generate images for metatags
    • Uses crossword_pseudofields to expose crossword clues to search_api
    • Allows anyone to create an account and upload puzzles, relying heavily on the strong validation and XSS prevention in the module
    • Puzzles in Italian, showing off some of the translation capabilities
    • "Hints" in some teasers, an advanced feature possible with the Crossword Compiler XML file type
    • Cool icons that replace the default control buttons
  • Planetizen
    • Great example of default UX
  • Ending Racism USA
    • Nice custom theming
    • Really cool and meaningful uses of crossword puzzles to engage the audience!
  • Wilmette Watch
    • Another example of default look and behavior
  • Il Ridotto
    • This crossword puzzle is in Italian!
    • Has small customizations, primarily hiding or changing English text
  • CommuniCrossings
    • Default look and behavior
    • Lots of information about other crossword technologies
  • Urban Rivers
  • Narin Laboratory
    • An absolutely huge puzzle
    • The puzzle is in Indonesian! 
    • Configured to hide the "Solution" button

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