- The New York Times Crossword: substantive — Names a specific scope differentiator: free access to 15x15 grids plus two named game types. - USA Today Crossword: vague — 'Clean interface' is a hand-wave without specifying what makes it cleaner; mentioning the same games as others doesn't differentiate. - Washington Post Crossword: substantive — Names specific features: difficulty tiers for segmentation and explanations for post-solve learning, both concrete axes.

Polish 2

⚠ #8 Static-renderable content Polish

Body content is JS-rendered (SPA), but the head is prerendered — link previews work; JS-less crawlers see little body content

Do this

If organic search matters to you, prerender the body of key pages too (SSG for the landing route: Astro, react-snap, vite prerender plugins). Otherwise this is minor polish.

Why we flagged this

Your og tags and headline are in the static HTML, so social previews (Twitter, Slack, Discord, Mastodon) render fine. But the page body only exists after JS runs: search engines that don't execute JS and text-based scanners (including parts of this audit) can't read the full content.

⚠ #11 Roadmap / updates surface Polish

No roadmap, changelog, or 'what's next' section found

Do this

Add a changelog / "What's new" page (or a short roadmap section) to the site and link it from the footer or nav.

Why we flagged this

Visitors evaluating a new project look for signals it will be maintained. A roadmap shows momentum; a changelog shows history; either reduces 'dead-on-arrival' anxiety.

Passing 10

✓ #3 License or pricing declared Pricing declared: Free
✓ #9 Reachable + no broken links Landing + 3 nav link(s) all return 2xx
✓ #7 Open Graph image og:image present: https://wordfuzz.com/og-image.png
✓ #10 Maker contact path Contact path: contact/support page linked
✓ #12 One-liner clarity One-liner is specific and reader-friendly
✓ #13 About vs headline consistency About and headline tell the same story
✓ #16 Search-engine basics Search-engine basics in place — title, description, canonical, viewport, and sitemap all present
✓ #17 AI & agent discoverability AI-discoverable — llms.txt and JSON-LD structured data both present
✓ #18 Alternatives & differentiation Differentiation reads clearly against comparable tools (Wordle, Spelling Bee)
✓ #19 Competitive review Positioning holds up against The New York Times Crossword, USA Today Crossword

Skipped — not applicable 6

— #1 Maker identity verified No GitHub identity — closed-source / non-OSS path not yet supported in v0
— #2 Real commit history No GitHub repo to inspect
— #4 README of substance No README (not a GitHub-hosted project)
— #5 Install / try-it path early No README — closed-source path uses landing CTA instead
— #6 Hero visual present Site is JS-rendered (SPA) — see check #8 for SPA-specific guidance
— #15 README opens with value, not lore No README to analyze

Where to take this 5LLM

Likely audience Casual word game enthusiasts who play daily puzzles during breaks and want streak-tracking without signup friction or ads.

Reddit r/crosswords strong fit

Dedicated subreddit for crossword solvers where daily puzzle recommendations and new free tools are regularly discussed and appreciated.

How to show up Share as 'I built a free daily crossword with difficulty tiers and answer explanations' — solvers value learning tools and no-paywall access.
Reddit r/wordgames strong fit

Community centered on word puzzle games; daily games and streak mechanics directly match the sub's core interest.

How to show up Post as 'Here's a no-signup daily word game suite I made' with honest notes on the four game types and streak tracking.
Reddit r/puzzles worth a try

Broader puzzle community that includes word puzzles; daily mechanics and free access appeal to puzzle hobbyists.

How to show up Frame as a lightweight daily puzzle option for people who want variety beyond crosswords alone.
Hacker News Hacker News (Show HN) worth a try

Indie developers and builders appreciate well-made, ad-free tools with thoughtful UX (no signup, adjustable difficulty, progress sync).

How to show up Lead with 'Show HN: WordFuzz — a free daily word game suite built as an indie project' and highlight the frictionless design philosophy.
Directory Product Hunt worth a try

Community discovers indie web games and tools; daily games with streak mechanics fit the 'fun utility' category well.

How to show up Launch with a clear tagline emphasizing 'free, no signup, no ads' and a polished product page; engage genuinely with hunter feedback.

Audience is well-defined and deeply embedded in puzzle-specific Reddit communities; HN and Product Hunt provide secondary reach to indie-appreciating builders.

Suggestions, not gospel — confirm each community still fits and read its self-promotion rules. Lead with something useful; don't drop a link and run.