How to Create a Crossword Puzzle From a Word List
Crossword puzzles provide a challenge children and adults can enjoy. A teacher can create a crossword puzzle as a thought-provoking homework assignment teaching vocabulary. Adults may enjoy creating their own puzzles to share with family and friends. Create your own crossword puzzle quickly from a word list of your choice. Use themed words or a random assortment.
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Instructions
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Open a crossword-puzzle creator. Several free crossword-puzzle creators are available online.
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Enter the word list you want to use in your crossword puzzle. Type in each word separately and make sure to include all words you want in the crossword puzzle. Add a corresponding clue for each word.
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Type the title of your crossword puzzle as well as a description if appropriate. You can add instructions or any other text in the description area in most cases.
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Choose the number of columns and rows you want in your puzzle. Not all crossword puzzle creators will ask for this input. Some puzzle makers automatically generate dimensions based on your word list.
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Read any additional options and change settings as desired. Settings will be entered automatically--if you do not need to change a setting or do not understand the purpose of a setting, accept the default.
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Click the appropriate button to create your puzzle. You will be able to download or save your puzzle, view it online or open it as a PDF file to save to your computer and print. Double-check your puzzle and go back to make changes if necessary.
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Tips & Warnings
Create themed crossword puzzles by using only words that have something in common.
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