How to Make a Cross Word Puzzle

Crossword puzzles are an excellent way to increase knowledge, improve memory and spend relaxation time. Crossword puzzles can help a student as a study aid. Make a crossword puzzle as a form of entertainment, as a teaching tool or to send a personal message to someone.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Dictionary

Make a Crossword Puzzle

1. Write out a series of words to include in the crossword puzzle answers. Make sure each word is correctly spelled. Check a dictionary for proper meanings and use a word processor spell check.

2. Write the phrases or sentences that give hints to find the words chosen as answers.

3. Find an online puzzle-maker site, such as puzzle-maker.com or edhelper.com, which suits your needs. Sites are available with free puzzle-making services and others have memberships that allow unlimited access to templates and puzzle-making guides.

4. Use the template the site provides and enter each word and puzzle clue you have written down for the puzzle.

5. Follow the directions on the puzzle maker or generator and click on the bar which prompts you to make or finish the crossword puzzle.

6. Print the puzzle or store it in a file as instructed by the puzzle site.

Tips & Warnings

• Be aware that online crossword puzzle sites may retain ownership of a puzzle that you make. Read the site instructions, policies and agreements.

References

• Instant Online Crossword Puzzle Maker
• Build a Crossword Puzzle