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Make Crossword Puzzle - How can I make a crossword puzzle?

Make Crossword Puzzle - How can I make a crossword puzzle?

Make Crossword Puzzle - When you ask yourself how can I make a crossword puzzle, then you need to know that there are several ways you could approach this issue.

There is not a one single scenario. You can decide for yourself, what works best for you.

In-line with the goal you want to reach. In other words how you like to build your crossword. And what you want to use it for.

Of-course you will need a tool to do this. In this article you will find a list of available tools you will be able to use. And also links to articles written on this question for you to read. Plus a link to a video for you to view.


#1  First you could use the Crossword Puzzle Maker at The Teachers Coner Website. It's selfexplenatory and straigth forward. It allows you to add images, colors and fonts. So you can create professional looking crosswords, which are printable.

Click here to visit this website.
https://worksheets.theteacherscorner.net/make-your-own/crossword/


#2  The second I need to show you, is CrosswordLabs.com. The crosswords you make here can be printed in .pdf format.
And you can share them, and solve them on line.

Click here to visit this website.
https://crosswordlabs.com/


#3  On the third position I have for you "Instant Online Crossword Puzzle Maker". You just need to follow the instructions. And then you will be able to create your owwn crossword puzzle.

Click here to visit this website.
https://www.puzzle-maker.com/CW


#4  As a fourth I have for you "A to Z Teacher Stuff". Where it is explained how you can make your own printable crossword puzzle. Based on your own wordlist.

Click here to visit this website.
https://tools.atozteacherstuff.com/free-printable-crossword-puzzle-maker/


#5  Here is the fifth entry on the list. You can find it a discoveryeducation.com. This on line puzzle-maker allows parents, students, and teachers to design on line crosswords for use in the classroom.

Click here to visit this website.
http://puzzlemaker.discoveryeducation.com/CrissCrossSetupForm.asp


Make Crossword Puzzle - How can I make a crossword puzzle?

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#6  The 6th thing I want to mention are two articles published in the New York Times Newspaper. These two articles explain, how you can create a New York Times crossword puzzle. This will give you a good understanding how this is being done by professional crossword setters.

You van Click Here for Part 1.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/11/crosswords/constructing-themes.html

You can Click Here for Part 2.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/11/crosswords/how-to-make-crossword-puzzle-grid.html


#7  As a seventh I want to show you, the Crossfire tool to create crossword puzzles. It was already mentioned in the in the article "how to make a crossword puzzle grid". It helps you to create professional crosswords. It helps you even if you are new to the craft of creating crossword puzzles. On the website you will be able to find a reference manual. Also a Frequently Asked Question section. And a Crossword Puzzle Construction walk-trough.
This software is multi-platform: Windows, Mac, Linux.

You can Click Here to visit the website.
http://beekeeperlabs.com/crossfire/walkthrough.html


#8  On the eigth position I need to show you Crossword Compiler. This software can help you to create professional grade word puzzles. It runs on Microsoft Windows. It has got a great tutorial section to help you get started.

You can Click here to visit this website.
https://www.crossword-compiler.com/tutorials.html


#9  As a ninth, I can show you Crossdown. It also runs under Microsoft Windows. This website also contains a tutorial on how to create crossword puzzles.

You can Click here to visit this website.
http://www.crossdown.com/howtomake.htm


#10 On the tenth position, I need to show you, QXW. It runs under Linux and Microsoft Windows. On the website you will find a complete manual to help you create crossword puzzles.

You can Click here to visit this website.
https://www.quinapalus.com/qxw.html


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#11  On the eleventh position, I have Crossword Express from Crauswords.com for you. This software runs under Mac and Windows.

The Key Features of Crossword Express are:

  •     Automatic construction applies to all puzzles, and in some cases you can also use manual construction.
  •     Solve the puzzles interactively using the integrated Solve functions.
  •     Print the puzzles directly to the printer, or to PDF files.
  •     Export the puzzles to graphics files having the following formats BMP : GIF : JPG : PNG
  •     Export the puzzles to the system Clipboard ready for pasting into your preferred WP or DTP application.
  •     Crossword Express is free. No payment is required.


You can Click here to visit this website.
http://www.crauswords.com/index.html


#12  On the 12th place, I have for you, the puzzlefoundry.com. This website contains an explanation on how to create a crossword puzzle. And they let you create crossword puzzles on-line after registration.

You can Click here to visit this website.
https://puzzlefoundry.com/wiki/en/CrosswordBuild


#13  On the 13th position, I have for you, the website crosswordhobbyist.com, with another article explaining to you, how to make a crossword puzzle.

You can Click here to visit this website.
https://crosswordhobbyist.com/how-to-make-a-crossword-puzzle

#14  On the 14th position, I have for you a tutorial on WikiHow.com, explaining in 15 steps how you can create a crossword puzzle.

You can Click here to visit this website.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Crossword-Puzzles


#15  On the fifteenth position, I have a Youtube video by Wired Masterminds, I want to show you, explaining how to create a crossword puzzle.

Links to Crossword Books:
Indyword - Best Sellers in Crossword Puzzles - Click here
Indyword - Best Sellers in Crostic Puzzles- Click here
Indyword - Best Sellers in Cryptic Puzzles - Click here
Indyword - Best Sellers in Puzzle Dictionaries - Click here