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Hello HN,

I created Crossle after playing a dice version of this once. it's web/mobile only with mechanics similar to wordle. the object is to create a crossword using scrabble words that is fully connected and each word is at least 3 characters long. all letters must be used. Fun weekend coding project that I'd love to get any feedback on.

thanks!

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neilsharma425
Cute idea. The constraint that all letters must be used is what makes this interesting over just a free-form crossword builder since it turns it into a proper puzzle. How do you handle validation? Specifically, are you checking connectivity with a union-find or just flood fill from an arbitrary starting tile?
dylanhouli
Nice and simple. Might just be me but a way to move groups of tiles on the board could be helpful, I accidentally started building too low down and had to move everything at one point.
selixe_
Fun concept and clean design very good game. :)
beardyw
Presumably you choose the letters with a solution in mind, otherwise it might be impossible.
agadi1993
Cool game…excited to try tomorrow.
sjezewski
Hey pretty fun

I can see it getting addictive

maxnew
This seems quite interesting... I'll give it a try