A tiny crossword on every new tab. Handwritten clues, paper tiles, a new grid when you finish.
Users
24
+24 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
+5.00 in 30 days
Ratings
2
+2 in 30 days
Store rank
#140K
#116K among extensions
Version
0.9.3
updated 9 Oct 2026
Users
monthly, 1 months
Latest, 15 Oct 2026:24 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 1 months
Latest, 15 Oct 2026:2 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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About Across Tab
Across Tab replaces your new tab with a small crossword.
Each puzzle is a handful of words on a paper grid. Clues write themselves in handwriting. Finish one and it celebrates, then a new silhouette sprinkles in — no extra click.
What you get
• A mini crossword every time you open a new tab
• Fresh grids and clues, with rotating shapes
• No account and no sign-in
Privacy
Across Tab does not collect personal browsing data. Your current puzzle stays on this device. See the privacy policy linked on this listing for details.
Note: Installing this extension replaces Chrome’s default new tab page.