Cruciverb
| Cruciverb | |
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| Genre | Word game |
| Latest release | 0.1.0 (Announcement) |
| Release date | August 20th, 2026 |
| Platform | Web |
| Developer | lashman |
| Code license | CC0[1] |
| Media license | CC0[1] |
| P. language | Rust |
| Homepage | https://apps.lashman.live/cruciverb/ |
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| Cruciverb is a free game. This means that the source code and media files are available to be studied, modified, and distributed. Most projects look for help with testing, documentation, graphics, etc., as well. | |
Cruciverb is a daily crossword game for the browser that can be self-hosted. An unique feature is that the player can input the letters via handwriting, but this is optional. The game has been released into the public domain via CC0.
Gameplay and features[edit]
The game offers crossword puzzles in the English language of various sizes and difficulties. A new crossword puzzle appears per day, which are the same for every solver playing on the server. Puzzles of the past are accessible in an archive.
A little input field below the crossword puzzle optionally allows the player to write letters via handwriting. This is done via ONNX.
The player can ask for hints, reveal single letters or entire words. Additional features include a party mode (for multiple players), puzzle editor, achievements, and more.
Multiple Cruciverb servers can also talk to each other via ActivityPub, the protocol used by networks like Mastodon. This allows players to keep their progress across multiple servers. The idea is to prevent centralization and concentration of power.