
CodeXword
Crossword puzzles for people who code
Hey IH! I just launched CodeXword - crossword puzzles where every clue is about programming concepts.
The idea: I wanted a fun way to reinforce coding vocabulary. Each puzzle focuses on a specific topic (like Python OOP, Rust Ownership, or SQL Joins) withvthree difficulty levels.
Some fun details:
- 10 languages, 80 themes, 200+ puzzles
- Terminal-inspired UI with code snippet previews
- Two game modes: Chill (answers light up green) and Challenge (no confirmation, +100 pts)
- The grid algorithm is open-sourced: github.com/RyanG2016/crossword-grid-builder
Would love feedback — especially on puzzle quality and the mobile experience.
Try it: https://codexword.dev
About
I was doing a crossword with family and thought - what if every clue was about code? Vocabulary is a huge part of learning to program, so I built CodeXword as a fun way to reinforce it.

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