Crossword Scraper

Download .puz, .jpz, .ipuz, or .pdf files from crossword applets for offline solving.

Crossword Scraper - Firefox Add-On

Crossword Scraper is a Firefox add-on that allows users to download crossword puzzles from various applets. These puzzles can be saved as .puz, .jpz, .ipuz, or .pdf files for offline solving. Supported applets include AmuseLabs, Boston Globe, Crosshare, Crossword Compiler, Crossword Nexus, New York Times Crosswords and Acrostics, and more.

Add-on stats

Manifest V2
Daily users: 227
-2
Rating: 5.00
(4)
Version: 1.3.20 (Last updated: 2025-02-05)
Version code: 5887243
Creation date: 2021-06-08
Weekly download count: 1
Firefox on Android: Yes
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • cookies
  • storage
  • webNavigation
Size: 3.00M
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Crossword Scraper (v1.3.20)
1,000 5.00 (9)
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge

User reviews


This extension is very well written, and very useful, especially for those who prefer to solve puzzles using Across Lite.
by ambloem, 2023-07-20
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Crossword Scraper requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Crossword Scraper. Use it at your own risk.

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