thisisparker/xword-dl

▞ Command line tool to scrape crosswords from online solvers and save them as .puz files ▚

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This tool helps crossword enthusiasts download puzzles from various online sources, like The New York Times, The Guardian, and USA Today, directly to their computer. You provide the name of the puzzle outlet or a specific web address, and it outputs a standard .puz file. Anyone who enjoys solving crosswords offline or with a dedicated puzzle reader would find this useful.

194 stars.

Use this if you want to download crosswords from your favorite online sources to solve them later on a device that uses .puz files.

Not ideal if you prefer to solve puzzles directly in your web browser or are looking for a tool to help you solve the crosswords.

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194

Forks

44

Language

Python

License

MIT

Category

scraper

Last pushed

Mar 26, 2026

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