XWord Portable

XWord Portable is a free, open-source crossword puzzle player that lets you enjoy your favorite word games directly from a USB flash drive. What is XWord Portable?

XWord Portable is a lightweight crossword solving application packaged as a portable app. It allows you to download, view, and solve crossword puzzles without installing any software on the host computer. It fully supports the standard .puz file format used by major publications like The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal. Key Features

Zero Installation: Runs directly from an external drive or cloud folder.

Clean Registry: Leaves no trace or personal data on public computers.

Broad Compatibility: Opens Across Lite (.puz) and several XML crossword formats.

Built-in Downloader: Fetches daily puzzles from popular newspapers automatically.

Customization: Features adjustable fonts, colors, and puzzle grid sizes. Why Use a Portable Version?

Standard desktop software saves user configurations and puzzle history to the local system drive. XWord Portable stores all settings, progress, and downloaded puzzles within its own folder. This makes it ideal for students, office workers, or travelers who switch between multiple shared computers and want to keep their game progress intact. How to Get Started

Download the app package from a trusted portable software repository.

Extract the contents to your USB drive or a synced cloud folder. Launch XWordPortable.exe to open the interface.

Use the built-in menu to download a new puzzle or open an existing file.