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NYT Crossword Pencil Toggle

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Overview

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

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.

Details

  • Version
    1.0.0
  • Updated
    June 26, 2026
  • Offered by
    Franco Fola
  • Size
    9.74KiB
  • Languages
    English
  • Developer
    Email
    crabdogstudio@gmail.com
  • Non-trader
    This developer has not identified itself as a trader. For consumers in the European Union, please note that consumer rights do not apply to contracts between you and this developer.

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  • Not being sold to third parties, outside of the approved use cases
  • Not being used or transferred for purposes that are unrelated to the item's core functionality
  • Not being used or transferred to determine creditworthiness or for lending purposes

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