Chemical Puzzle Crossword, Edition #097
Exolve, a popular crossword puzzle platform, has recently introduced several new features and control keys to enhance the user experience. Here's a rundown of the latest updates and tips for navigating the puzzle.
On May 16, 2023, Exolve released version 1.50 of their crossword puzzle tool. One of the notable additions is the ability to hover over a clue's notes, which now shows the clue as a tooltip in Exolve. Overwritten letters in the puzzle are briefly coloured for attention, making it easier to spot them.
The control keys in Exolve are designed to facilitate puzzle navigation and input. For instance, using the Tab and Shift-Tab keys allows you to jump to the next or previous clue in the puzzle. The Enter key, or a simple click or tap, toggles the direction of the word currently being worked on (e.g., switch between Across and Down). Arrow keys move the cursor to the nearest light (fillable) square in the direction of the arrow key pressed.
Some specific keys, like Ctrl-Q or others, are not explicitly detailed in the source, suggesting the primary controls focus on navigation (arrow keys, Tab) and direction toggling (Enter) within Exolve.
Solving the crossword puzzle in Exolve is a delightful journey, with each clue offering a unique challenge. For example, clue 17's solution is CHEOPS, which is related to a Pharaoh chopping chops with initial ease (6). Clue 15's solution is LUTETIUM, which is associated with U2 playing metal (8). Clue 9's solution is SIR HUMPHRY DAVY, who is associated with a hardy chemist (3,7,4).
Other solutions include: - Clue 21's solution is STEVEN WEINBERG, who is somehow associated with an odd geezer inventing a brew for a physicist (6,8). - Clue 10's solution is ANADROMOUS, which refers to a nomad sour about migrating (10). - Clue 12's solution is AMPERE, which is related to a father following an Assembly Member to a current unit in Paris (6). - Clue 19's solution is NEUROPATHY, which is related to a hornet recreating nerve damage (10). - Clue 18's solution is STET, which means not even a treatise returned without alteration (4). - Clue 20 Down's solution is HIGGS BOSON, which is associated with something particular bossing a hog around (5,5). - Clue 11's solution is WASH, which refers to clean out of new ashtrays (4). - Clue 23's solution is FANTASISED, which refers to dreaming about feasts and an Indian leader (10). - Clue 4's solution is GALVANISED, which refers to a mixed salad with a zinc supplement (4,10). - Clue 14's solution is COLD SORE, which refers to a doctor's role to treat an infection (4,4). - Clue 22's solution is VET, which is related to checking out a horse-doctor (3). - Clue 24's solution is SASH, which is related to a band leaving out Slash (4).
A PDF of the crossword can be printed or created using Ctrl-B. User entries are auto-saved in the browser's local storage. The scratch pad in Exolve can be shuffled, and the state of the crossword can be shared using a provided URL.
If you encounter any bugs while using Exolve, you can report them on GitHub.
[1] These key functions enable smooth movement through the crossword grid and efficient switching between clues or input directions for solving the puzzle.
With the latest updates in Exolve version 1.50, technology integration enhances the puzzle experience, offering features like tooltips for clues and highlighted overwritten letters. Navigating the crossword is made easier with keys like Tab, Shift-Tab, Enter, and arrow keys, allowing users to switch between clues and input directions smoothly.
Exolve's new inclusions expand beyond just traditional crossword gadgets, incorporating functions such as the ability to print or create a PDF crossword with Ctrl-B or share the crossword's state using a URL, signifying the fusion of crossword puzzles with modern digital technology.
