How To Make a Crossword Puzzle

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For beginners, there are easy ways to create your first crossword puzzle.

To complete this How-To you will need:

Internet access
Paper
Pen
Software
Graph paper (optional)

Step 1: Join crossword constructor online forums for tips

Join crossword constructor online forums or discussion lists for beginner tips from serious hobbyists and professionals.

Step 2: Choose a theme for your crossword puzzle

Choose a central theme to hang your crossword puzzle words and clues on.

Step 3: Brainstorm crosswords and clues from theme

Brainstorm words and clues from your puzzle's theme and write them on paper.

Step 4: Visit a crossword puzzle-maker web site

Using an online crossword puzzle maker, enter the width, height, and number of squares, and then enter the words and clues line by line. Click a button and a puzzle is generated.

Tip: Some hobbyists prefer to create a crossword puzzle the old-fashioned way -- using graph paper and pen.

Step 5: Buy professional crossword-puzzle-maker software

Buy crossword-puzzle-maker software for professionals or serious hobbyists. This software has a steeper learning curve than the typical online puzzle generator.

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• words
• crossword puzzles
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• pens

[philinator94]

"fun with animals" how ambiguous xD

[wwesummerslam23]

we already have a computer with internet access if we didnt how could we watch this

[jenishaneupane]

wtf

[MDietrich96]

@wwesummerslam23 Smart phones, Video game consoles, and TV services with YouTube access

[drastaify]

starts with v and ends with t. very great in size or number

[jhhfjd3]

um ...

whats homonomimetic

[GNRlova23]

i just realized i'm making a crossword coz i have nothing else to do!! FML

[drums1999]

dude if we didn't have internet acces we couldn't watch this

douch

[drums1999]

@wwesummerslam23 do u watch wwe? u no that it sucks and it is fake right! it is also a waste of time

[beansterman1998]

BELOW = IDIOTS

[brendan98629]

Fun with animals?!!?