Download digital puzzle files from crossword applets for offline solving.

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1.3.18
Update
October 29, 2024
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2.81MiB
Developer
jeffpdavidson.com
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Users
1,000+
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
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Crossword Scraper Extension

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
* PZZL
* The Guardian
* The Week
* Universal Uclick
* Wall Street Journal Crosswords and Acrostics
* World of Crosswords
* XWord Info

This extension is open-source - https://github.com/jpd236/CrosswordScraper - contributions welcome!
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Crossword Scraper extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Crossword Scraper extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Crossword Scraper extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Crossword Scraper extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Crossword Scraper extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Crossword Scraper extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Crossword Scraper Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Crossword Scraper extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Crossword Scraper extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Crossword Scraper extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Crossword Scraper extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Crossword Scraper extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Crossword Scraper extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Crossword Scraper extension file

Select and download the Crossword Scraper extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Crossword Scraper extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Crossword Scraper extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Crossword Scraper extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Crossword Scraper extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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K. Mc. (ID: 0000002217316e17) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/20/2022 Thank you, thank you, Jeff! Where can I make a donation?

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Michael Zimmers (ID: 000000746dbc653a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/24/2022 Fantastic plug-in. I'm partial to the .puz format, and this gives it back to me. Easy to use and works great. Thanks for making this, Jeff.

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Robert Wunsch (ID: 000000772a2081a1) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/22/2021 For all you crossword lovers who are upset with the NYT for discontinuing the across lite puz file downloads, this extension is your answer. Make sure you have across lite installed on your device and then go to the NYT crossword page on your browser. Bring up the puzzle you want on the screen and tap the extension down arrow and it will offer you to download in .puz,.jpz or pdf. Only just tried it and it seems to work fine. Thank you!