How to use it
- Write one entry per line as word, colon, clue. For example: “Paris: Capital of France”.
- Use 8–20 entries with shared letters; long words help others cross.
- Press “New layout” to try other arrangements. Words that cannot cross anything are listed.
- Download the PDF: puzzle and clues first, answers on the last page.
How the layout works
Words are placed so that every crossing letter matches and no unintended words form next to each other. Several orders are tried and the most compact grid with the most words wins. Numbers follow the standard rule: left to right, top to bottom.
Ideas
Vocabulary and spelling lists, revision before a test, names and in-jokes for a birthday or wedding, team quizzes.
Questions
Why was one of my words left out?
It shares no letter with the words already placed, or every possible crossing would collide. Add a word that shares letters with it, or try a new layout.
Can I use names and phrases?
Yes. Spaces and punctuation are removed, so “New York” becomes NEWYORK, and the clue shows the answer length: (7).