"Green Skinned Pear" – A NYT-Style Word Puzzle Game (opens in new tab)

Hi HN,

I’m excited to share Green Skinned Pear, a word puzzle game inspired by the addictive charm of NYT's word-based challenges.

In this game, you’ll:

Fill in missing words to complete clever phrases. Challenge yourself with progressively tricky puzzles. Enjoy a simple, elegant design with no distractions. Whether you’re a crossword enthusiast, a Wordle fan, or just love solving word games, Green Skinned Pear has something for everyone.

I’d love for you to check it out, and I’m here to answer any questions or hear your feedback. Let’s make it even better together!

Check it out here

Looking forward to your thoughts!

I did not understand how to play at first. What's the connection between the numbers of the clues and the placement on the board?

The example has the following clues:

ACROSS 1.Common breakfast drink 3.Not in operation 5.Underground resources 7.Chinese capital 9.Faculty of perception

But the grid is 5x5