Black Ink

Black Ink is a fantastic app for crossword lovers who want to solve puzzles just like they did on paper. Even though some folks think crosswords are old-fashioned, they’ve made a smooth shift to the digital world. You can find them all over the internet, with many free ones from popular publications.

Why Choose Black Ink?

This app is perfect if you’re looking for a way to enjoy solving crosswords on your computer. It opens puzzle files in specific formats, letting you work through them in a friendly interface. You can either find puzzle files yourself or let Black Ink download them automatically from places like the Wall Street Journal and New York Times.

User-Friendly Layout

When you load up a puzzle, everything is set up neatly. On the left side, you’ll see the crossword grid, while the clues hang out on the right. The clue for whatever square you clicked on will pop up at the top. Plus, there’s a timer along with pause and reset buttons at the bottom—super handy!

Navigating Puzzles Made Easy

Clicking on a square highlights its clue across and lets you click again to see the down clue. You can also use your keyboard's arrow keys to navigate around! If you're keen to jump between words quickly, just hold down Shift or press Tab to hop to the next one.

Puzzle Downloads Galore

When you kick off Black Ink, it gives you options to download puzzles from certain publications right away. It even includes older crosswords! Some might need a subscription, but there are plenty of free ones too.

Add More Sources

If that doesn’t satisfy your crossword cravings, you can add more sources from within the app preferences. This makes downloading their puzzles easier than ever! Plus, it supports puzzles saved in Across Lite format so that you can open those directly.

Your Perfect Puzzle Partner

Black Ink has everything needed for downloading and solving crosswords without any fuss. With its clean design and customizable interface, you'll find navigating through puzzles easy with just your keyboard!