Show HN: Animated step-by-step hints for any cryptic crossword clue

Category: other

Tags: crossword, hints, puzzle, education, web-app

Score: 5.0/10 (Innovation: 6, Technical: 4, Documentation: 3, Utility: 5)

Cryptic Inkling is a web tool that provides animated, step-by-step hints for cryptic crossword clues. It offers a free daily clue and paid plans for pasting your own clues, aiming to help solvers learn cryptic clue mechanics. The project is interesting for its niche focus on interactive learning for cryptic crosswords, but it's a commercial product with limited open-source details.

Target audience: cryptic crossword enthusiasts and puzzle solvers

Repository: https://crypticinkling.co.uk

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