NYT Crossword Pencil Toggle

by Franco Fola · Games

Manifest V3 Free

View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 12 Nov 2026

Toggle pencil mode in NYT Crosswords with a configurable keyboard shortcut (default: Alt+P).

Users

+1 in 30 days

Rating

0.0 / 5

unchanged in 30 days

Ratings

0 in 30 days

Store rank

#222K

#196K among extensions

Version

1.0.0

updated 27 Jun 2026

Users

monthly, 5 months

Latest, 12 Nov 2026: 7 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 5 months

Latest, 12 Nov 2026: 0 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

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About NYT Crossword Pencil Toggle

Say goodbye to the friction of clicking back and forth between "pen" and "pencil" modes in the New York Times Crosswords (Midi, Mini, The Crossword). Introducing NYT Pencil Toggle, a beautifully simple Chrome extension designed for puzzle solvers who crave focus, speed, and a truly immersive solving experience. Stop letting cumbersome UI slow you down. Focus on the wordplay, not the buttons.