Langue de chat LLC (Location: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative: Hiroaki Hosono) has introduced "Crossword Kit," a crossword tool developed by its puzzle label "LogicPuzzle.App," to "PuzzCommu," a membership-based puzzle service operated by Nikoli Co., Ltd. (Location: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President: Yoshinao Yasufuku). The crossword functionality became available starting April 1, 2026.

Overview "Crossword Kit" is a crossword tool developed and provided by Langue de chat LLC's puzzle label, "LogicPuzzle.App." Designed as a tool for anyone to create, publish, and enjoy crossword puzzles, it has been adopted as the first implementation partner by the membership-based puzzle service "PuzzCommu," operated by Nikoli Co., Ltd.

On PuzzCommu, the tool is provided under the name "Crossword Tool," allowing users to easily create and play crossword puzzles on both PCs and smartphones.

Features ・PC and Smartphone Compatibility: Supports intuitive operation from creation to solving, regardless of the device. ・Easy Experience: Designed with a focus on accessibility, allowing users to start creating and playing crosswords immediately without specialized knowledge. ・Integration with PuzzCommu: Created crosswords can be published on PuzzCommu, allowing other users to play them.

Background of Development Langue de chat LLC has accumulated expertise in the intersection of puzzles and technology through the planning and development of mystery-solving events and puzzle-related services. Since 2023, the company has been handling the development and maintenance of PuzzCommu. Based on this technical foundation, they developed "Crossword Kit," a tool that handles everything from crossword creation to solving, under their puzzle label "LogicPuzzle.App."

In implementing the tool for PuzzCommu, the specifications were developed with the cooperation of Nikoli Co., Ltd., which has over 40 years of history as a publisher specializing in puzzles.

Future Outlook Langue de chat LLC plans to expand the capabilities of "Crossword Kit" to support word puzzles other than crosswords. Furthermore, the company aims to promote the widespread use of its puzzle tools by considering the provision of this technology to platforms other than PuzzCommu.

About "LogicPuzzle.App" A puzzle label operated by Langue de chat LLC. It manages "Puzzle Square JP," one of Japan's largest platforms for posting and sharing pencil puzzles, and is involved in organizing puzzle competitions and multi-language expansion. It plans, develops, and provides "Crossword Kit" as an in-house developed puzzle tool. URL: https://logicpuzzle.app

About "PuzzCommu" A membership-based puzzle service operated by Nikoli Co., Ltd. URL: https://puzzle.nikoli.com/

Langue de chat LLC Company Overview Company Name: Langue de chat LLC. Established: April 2021 Representative Partner: Hiroaki Hosono Location: YAZAWA Building 3F, 3-1-9 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo URL: https://langue-de-chat.llc

Nikoli Co., Ltd. Company Overview Company Name: Nikoli Co., Ltd. Established: January 1983 President: Yoshinao Yasufuku Location: Nihonbashi Hamacho Building 3F, 3-36-5 Nihonbashi Hamacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

【Inquiries regarding this matter】 Langue de chat LLC E-mail: support@langue-de-chat.llc

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