PUZ File Extension

The PUZ file extension was created by Literate Software and is also known as the Across Lite Crossword Puzzle. PUZ is classified as a Game Files and The format of this file type has not been determined yet. You can open PUZ files in Literate Software Across Lite program.

Across Lite Crossword Puzzle File Type

Across Lite Crossword Puzzle File Type
Extension .puz
Developer Literate Software
Popularity 5.0 (25 Votes)
Mime Type mime-type/not.available
Default Program Literate Software Across Lite
Category Game Files
Format Not Available
Updated 6/1/2025

What is a PUZ File Type?

These PUZ files are provided by the New York Times and other publications. These are usually made available free of charge to subscribers. Often, daily crosswords have dated file names, such as: apr0911@ 4.puz.

Since PUZ files are saved in a proprietary format, they can only be opened with Across Lite, which is available free of charge.

Free Online PUZ Tools & Apps

Access powerful and secure free online PUZ tools to convert, view, edit, merge, split, and compare PUZ files — all without installing any software. Our tools support the .PUZ (Across Lite Crossword Puzzle) file extension and run smoothly in any modern browser.

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PUZ Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Across Lite Crossword Puzzle .PUZ File Extensions while opening the .PUZ files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open PUZ Files?

  1. You must have supported software programs installed for Across Lite Crossword Puzzle on your system such as Literate Software Across Lite.
  2. Associate default Literate Software Across Lite Literate Software Across Lite program for *.puz (Across Lite Crossword Puzzle) files.

    Associate PUZ Default Program on Windows
    1. Right-click a *.PUZ (e.g example.puz) file and click Open With.
    2. In the Open with dialog box, click Literate Software Across Lite Literate Software Across Lite program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
    3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .puz files.

    Associate PUZ Default Program on MacOs
    1. Click *.PUZ (e.g example.puz) file and click information -> Open With.
    2. In the programs list, click Literate Software Across Lite Literate Software Across Lite program Or other appropriate program that you want.
    3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
    4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Literate Software Across Lite extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related PUZ File Extensions

PUZ default file extension is .PUZ and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for PUZ File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the PUZ files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Microsoft Windows logo image Open PUZ File on Windows

Software License Developer
Literate Software Across Lite image. Literate Software Across Lite 000 for Windows Free Literate Software Across Lite
Pixel Vision 8 image. Pixel Vision 8 000 for Windows Free Pixel Vision 8

MacOs logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen PUZ File on Mac OS

Software License Developer
Literate Software Across Lite image. Literate Software Across Lite 000 for MacOs Free Literate Software Across Lite
Pixel Vision 8 image. Pixel Vision 8 000 for MacOs Free Pixel Vision 8

Linux logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen PUZ file on Linux

Software License Developer
Pixel Vision 8 image. Pixel Vision 8 000 for Linux Free Pixel Vision 8

Website logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen PUZ file on Web

Software License Developer

iOS logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen PUZ file on iOS

Software License Developer

Android logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen PUZ file on Android

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About Licensing

  1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
  2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
  3. Free+ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
  4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
  5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

PUZ file extension icon image.About PUZ - Across Lite Crossword Puzzle

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Updated 6/1/2025