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Cryptic Crossword Companion

by Niall Murphy · Just for Fun
FeaturedManifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

Parse and give hints for clues on cryptic crossword websites.

Users
38
−2 in 30 days
Rating
0.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
0
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#119K
#99K among extensions
Version
0.1.0
updated 27 Mar 2022

Users

monthly, 3 years
92949Aug 2023Apr 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 38 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 3 years
001Aug 2023Apr 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 0 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

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About Cryptic Crossword Companion

Cryptic Crossword Companion. I made this extenstion to help me improve at cryptic crosswords, and to reinforce some web development skills I've been learning. If people find it useful, I will add more websites. Suggestions and collaboration welcome. Features: - Highlight crossword indicators such as anagrams, hidden words, homophones, etc. - Provide abbreviations and synonyms. - Persistent notes per clue stored in the browser. Sites supported: https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/ Github: https://github.com/niallmurphy-ie/Cryptic-Crossword-Companion Enjoy.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+3+8.6%00.00
30 days−2−5.0%00.00
6 months−1−2.6%00.00
1 year0+0.0%00.00

Version history

1 versions recorded
0.1.027 Mar 2022

Details

Category
Just for Fun
First seen
27 Mar 2022
Size
711 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Extension ID
bcnafjlhjnbkehcahdlllkchfbcofgeg

Permissions and risk

Minimal riskimpact 1, likelihood 0
Permissions
scripting
Site access
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/*/*

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