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Crossword puzzle creator software

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The Sweet Stuff: Software

Thursday October 29, 2009

Words. They make up our communication whether we read them or hear them. For many, knowing words is a challenge. I received a number of emails asking me about

software to create crossword puzzles

. So, in response this week I'll look at

three crossword puzzle generator programs

. All are similar in some aspects, just as they are all different in others.

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- Crossword Forge

- $49.95

- Available for Mac or PC.

- In Demo mode it will only print the puzzle key, the puzzles are already solved. Removed by registration.

- Lets you include a backdrop.

- Has a nice, tabbed interface for puzzle construction.

- Easily preview puzzles and changes.

Crossword Compiler

- $59.00

- 10 Uses and some features disabled. You can create puzzles, but can't open them again until you register.

- Includes a variety of puzzle styles and shapes.

- A number of configurable options.

- Has a publish to Web function.

Crossword Construction Kit

- $24.95

- 30-day trial with no restrictions.

- Lots of configurable options.

- Has a wonderful "Puzzle Player" function where you can just play your puzzles.

- Import and export program configurations to quickly change options or share with others.

- Nice preview and print functions.

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