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I built a dual crossword puzzle where two crosswords share one grid

Show HN: I built a dual crossword puzzle where two crosswords share one grid

45 AI Score
Show_hn other Added Apr 27, 2026

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Sector
other
Total Funding
$0
Last Round
$0

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Forkle (forkle.co.uk) is a daily word game where two thematically linked crosswords occupy the same grid simultaneously. Every tile contains two letters - one belonging to each puzzle - displayed as a diagonal colour split. Where the two puzzles intersect, some tiles share the same letter, giving you a foothold into both crosswords at once.<p>The mechanic has two layers: the shared grid, and the connected themes. Each day&#x27;s two crosswords are thematically paired around a central idea. For example, a previous puzzle was &quot;Same House, Different Kingdoms&quot; - same home, same humans, entirely different worlds. One crossword is the dog&#x27;s world, the other is the cat&#x27;s. The themes are chosen to be related but distinct, which creates an extra layer of satisfaction when the connection clicks.<p>The constraint of forcing two crosswords into one physical space turns out to create genuinely interesting solving decisions - sometimes the two puzzles help each other, sometimes they fight.<p>Built solo over a few months using React, Python, Supabase, Fly.io and Resend. Three months of daily puzzles pre-loaded. Launched two weeks ago.<p>Would love feedback from anyone willing to try it.

AI Score Reasoning

Forkle introduces a clever and visually distinct mechanic to the popular casual word game market, demonstrating strong product design and execution. However, as a solo-founder project with minimal current traction and no clear monetization strategy, it remains a high-risk, hits-driven venture that faces stiff competition from established platforms like NYT Games.

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