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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a crossword?
Crossword puzzles have been published in newspapers and other publications since 1873. They consist of a grid of squares where the player aims to fill in words both horizontally and vertically.
Next to the crossword, there are a series of questions or clues that correspond to the rows or lines of boxes in the crossword. The player reads the clue and tries to find a word that answers the question with the same number of letters as there are boxes in the related crossword row or line.
Some of the words will share letters and need to match up with each other. The length and complexity of the words and clues can vary.
Who can enjoy crosswords?
The wonderful thing about crosswords is that they are suitable for people of all ages and reading levels. You can create a challenging crossword for adults using many words, or a simpler one for younger children using only a few words.
Crosswords can use any words you like, regardless of their size, so there are countless combinations that you can create as templates. It’s easy to customize the template to the age or learning level of your students.
How can I create a crossword template?
For the easiest crossword templates, try using WordMint!
Pre-made templates
If you’re looking for a quick and easy option, simply browse through WordMint’s extensive collection of 500,000+ pre-made templates. With so many options available, you’re sure to find the perfect one for your needs!
Create your own from scratch
- Log in to your free WordMint account.
- Go to ‘My Puzzles’.
- Click on ‘Create New Puzzle’ and select ‘Crossword’.
- Choose your layout, enter a title, and add your chosen clues and answers.
- That’s it! The template builder will create your crossword template, which you can save to your account, export as a Word document or PDF, and print!
How do I choose the clues for my crossword?
Once you’ve selected a theme, choose clues that match the current difficulty level of your students. For younger children, it can be as simple as asking a question like “What color is the sky?” with the answer being “blue”.
Are crosswords beneficial for students?
Crosswords are a fantastic exercise that enhances students’ problem-solving and cognitive abilities. They not only need to solve clues and find the correct answers but also consider how the words fit together within the crossword.
If this is your students’ first time doing a crossword, you can create a crossword FAQ template to provide them with basic instructions.
Can I print my crossword template?
All of our templates can be exported to Microsoft Word for easy printing. Alternatively, you can save your work as a PDF and print it for the entire class. Your puzzles are stored in your account for future access and printing, so you don’t have to worry about saving them at work or at home.
Can I create crosswords in other languages?
Crosswords are an excellent resource for students learning a foreign language as they test their reading, comprehension, and writing skills all at once. This type of test, which utilizes multiple skills, is great for solidifying students’ learning when acquiring a new language.
We fully support crossword templates in languages such as Spanish, French, and Japanese, including diacritics, and provide over 100,000 images. This means you can create an entire crossword in your target language, including titles and clues.
For more information about creating crosswords, visit Ratingperson.
