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I made a crossword app for language learners

I made a crossword app for language learners

by petargyurov·Apr 6, 2026·8 points·0 comments
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AI Analysis

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Crosswords + Anki is a clever combo nobody's built for vocab learning.

Strengths
  • •Spaced-repetition algorithm applied to crossword puzzle generation for retention
  • •Zero backend architecture with all data stored in browser local storage
  • •CSV import and manual word entry supports custom vocabulary from any source
Weaknesses
  • •No multiplayer or shared puzzle features limits social learning potential
  • •Local storage only means no cross-device sync without manual export
Category
Education
Target Audience

Language learners and self-directed vocabulary students

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Post Description

Hi HN!

In the last couple of weeks I've been working on Cranki:

Cranki = Crosswords + Anki. (It's a stupid name tbh, haha)

I like doing crosswords in Spanish (to learn vocab) but none of the apps out there allowed me to use my own list of words that I come across. So I built one instead.

It's entirely client-side. No server, no database, no accounts, etc. Your words and stats are stored in local storage.

I built this for myself but let me know if you like it!

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