XWord Info is an independent companion to the New York Times crossword, created by Jim Horne in 2007 and updated daily. It serves crossword solvers, enthusiasts, and constructors with a searchable archive of every New York Times puzzle, along with answers, clue histories, puzzle statistics, and editorial insights. Visitors can browse recent crosswords, search for answers from clues or letter patterns, and explore specialized collections, including rebuses, acrostics, puzzles with unusual grids, and notable themes.

The site also offers online solving and printable versions of selected puzzles, plus Variety Puzzles, including some available only as PDFs. Constructor resources include word lists, clue and answer finders, tools for analyzing puzzles, sample Python scripts, and information about crossword construction and submissions. XWord Info features crossword blogs, puzzle commentary, constructor biographies, and links to other puzzle resources.

Some features require an account, and donations or purchases from its online store help support the site. Its offerings make it a broad reference and toolkit for exploring, solving, and creating crosswords