You know what a crossword puzzle is, and you know that a computer is one of the best ways to create one (just give a search "your own crossword puzzle" on search engine and several free programs will come up. But here are some things to remember as you create your own puzzles. 1) Keep to a standard size. Most puzzles are 15 x15, 17 x 17, 19 x 19, or 21 x 21 squares. Most publications only accept these sizes. 2) make sure the placement of black squares within the grim is diagonally symmetrical. If a black square appears in the upper left hand corner, there must be one in the bottom right hand corner, and so on throughout the diagram. 3) Keep two and three-letter words to a minimum. 4) Words must be found in standard dictionaries, encyclopedias, atlases, almanacs, thesauri, or similar reference works. Obviously, if it's an entertainment question, then an entertainment guide qualifies as a reference. 5) Two-word answers should be very rare. 6) Never duplicate words in the grid. 7) It is best to begin with the grid. First, pick your grid size. Remember that majority of the newspapers accept only 15'â€"15 puzzles for the daily editions. 8) Keep in mind that most publications establish limits as to the number of black squares allowed in a puzzle. One publisher, for instance, prefers that about one-sixth of the total number of grid squares be black. Too many black squares make the puzzle shabby! 9) Remember to use words that are entertaining and never boring. In fact, that's the key to nearly every step in the puzzle-creation process: Never be boring!
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