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Puzzle Maker Pro – Regular Criss Cross – Product Information
DescriptionCrossword puzzles are the most wanted type of word puzzles and now you can create your own within minutes.
Create fun Criss Cross puzzles and from your own word lists with Puzzle Maker Pro – Criss Cross. You can you to create unique and fun puzzles for puzzle books, activity books, printables and more. Puzzle Maker Pro – Criss Cross will create unique puzzles from your word list. Each puzzle you generate from the same word list will be different. | Ease of UseThere are several ways to create Criss Cross puzzles: You can start with the themed word lists you already use for Word Search puzzles, and then add clues after generating puzzles. If you have word lists that include clues, you can include these as well. One of the challenging aspect of crossword puzzles is writing the clues. Our software cannot do that for you, but we provide a sophisticated approach that allows you to use word lists with or without clues. It will check if clues are present for all the words, and let you edit the clues before generating puzzle books. You can use the workflow that works best for you. With the Dictionary Connect Add-On, you can also build up your own dictionary word list as you go. If you’re new to Criss Cross and Crossword puzzles, please read our short tutorial about Crossword creation: How to create Crossword puzzles Immediate AccessYou can use the software right away. Just download and install the newest version of Puzzle Maker Pro from the member area, and start creating your puzzles and puzzle books. Free Demo VersionExperience the power Of Puzzle Maker Pro – Regular Criss Cross with our free demo version. Please note that puzzles And solutions In the demo version will be watermarked. You can test all features and puzzle types. If you want to try out the Time Saver Add-On, please contact support. Note: Sales for Puzzle Maker Pro products are final. We strongly suggest to test compatibility with your Windows PC configuration before purchase. |
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Puzzle Maker Pro – Regular Criss Cross – Video Overview
Create Criss Cross Puzzles from Your Word Lists | Create Criss Cross Puzzles using Word Lists and Dictionaries |
Update v2024.2.5 |
Puzzle Maker Pro – Regular Criss Cross – Feature Summary
Criss CrossCreate Criss Cross (Crossword) puzzles from your own word lists | Word ListsCopy/paste words or select the file with your word list | Clue EditorOptionally edit your the clues for your words before or after creating a puzzle | Grid SizeSet your own grid size |
Clue VerificationAutomatically get a warning when words in the puzzles do not have clues | Remove SpacesOptionally remove spaces and other characters from the words | Minimum Word CountSet the minimum number of words for each puzzle | Maximum Word CountOptionally set the maximum number of words for each puzzle |
Word List ControlSpecify if the word list should be reset between puzzles | LayoutControl the placement of the puzzle in the grid | Clue TitlesCustomizable clue titles (Across / Down) | Time SaverOptional Add-On for additional layouts and batch puzzle generation |
Dictionary ConnectionOptional Add-On to connect with ‘dictionary’ word lists |
Time Saver Add On (optional)
Layouts OptionsSeveral additional layouts | Batch CreateCreate multiple Crossword puzzle variations in a single batch | Multiple Word ListsCreate puzzles from multiple word lists at once | Merge Word ListsCombine several word lists together for increased word variety in your puzzles |
Puzzle Maker Pro (included)
Select Your FontsYou can use the TrueType fonts on your computer | Customize Font PositionUsing our included font editor, you can optimize the font position and size | Customize ColorsUsing our included color setup, you can change font, line and background colors | Preview PuzzleYou can preview the puzzle with your custom styling settings, and zoom in / out to verify the details |
Preview SolutionYou can also preview the solution details | Create Puzzles on Your ComputerPuzzles and Solutions will be stored on your computer. No need for downloads | Local StorageNobody else can spy on your puzzles, everything is stored on your own computer | PresetsYou can save and load your own presets for each puzzle, to work in several sessions and preserve styling consistency |
Puzzle Output SizeSet your own puzzle size, up to 3000 pixels (10” at 300 DPI), for maximum flexibility and efficiency | Puzzle Output FormatSave your puzzles in JPG, PNG or Transparent PNG format (optionally in 4bit format for smaller size) | Custom Output LocationSet up your own output folder structure, including date and custom name placeholders, to manage your projects | Personal LicenseYou can create and print puzzles for your own use, share with your kids and family, in your classroom or with your team |
POD LicenseYou can create and print puzzles and puzzle books and sell on Print on Demand platforms such as KDP, or sell as printables | CopyrightYou are responsible for the rights for images you add to the puzzles or puzzle books – you have complete rights for the puzzle books | Optimized for Windows (10/11)The software can be used on MS Windows 7 or higher. | Options for MacPuzzle Maker Pro will only work on a Mac when you use Virtualbox, Parallels or another virtual Windows platform |
Instant Puzzle Books (included)
Instant Puzzle BooksIncludes with each Puzzle Maker Pro module – Create Puzzle Books with one mouse-click | Output FormatsYour puzzle book can be created in Powerpoint or PDF format, or even as JPG files | Custom DPI SettingsUse 300 DPI for KDP compliant commercial print books, 96 DPI for printables | Default Page LayoutBy default a 1×1 layout grid is used for the page layouts |
Advanced Page LayoutWith the Time Saver Add-On (additional purchase) you can set up your own grid layout, up to 10×10 puzzles | Puzzle NumberingPuzzles and solutions are numbered and matched in your puzzle book | Custom Puzzle NumberingUse custom puzzle numbering, to create parts of puzzle books that can be combined later | Trim SizeSet up your own trim size, from 1×1 to 15×15 inch, including KDP formats 6×9, 8×10 and 8.5×11 |
MarginsSet your own page margins to comply with KDP or create your own custom layout | Mirrored MarginsOptionally use mirrored margins, for equal inner and outer margins on left and right pages | Title SetupVarious options to set up titles for your puzzles in your Instant Puzzle Books | Page Layout CustomizationWith the Time Saver Add-On (additional purchase) you can customize padding between rows and columns in the Instant Puzzle Book |
Puzzle Maker Pro – Regular Criss Cross – Product and Bundle Options
Puzzle Maker Pro – Criss Cross | Puzzle Maker Pro – Time Saver for Crossword | Puzzle Maker Pro – Criss Cross Bundle 2 | |
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Create Criss Cross Puzzles | N/A | ||
Use Your Own Word List | N/A | ||
Automatic Clue Check | N/A | ||
Included Clue Editor | N/A | ||
Included Dictionary Connection | N/A | ||
Included US English “Dictionary” | N/A | ||
Create Puzzle Books with 1 Puzzle/Solution per Page | |||
Create Puzzle Books with different Page Layouts | |||
Create Puzzle Books with Collate Puzzles and Solutions | |||
Personal / POD License | |||
Available for MS Windows | |||
Available for Mac / iPad / Android / iOS | |||
Price* (* The shopping cart will show the price in your local currency, including VAT/GST) | $77 | $77 |
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Puzzle Maker Pro – Criss Cross | |
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Create Criss Cross Puzzles | |
Use Your Own Word List | |
Automatic Clue Check | |
Included Clue Editor | |
Included Dictionary Connection | |
Included US English “Dictionary” | |
Create Puzzle Books with 1 Puzzle/Solution per Page | |
Create Puzzle Books with different Page Layouts | |
Create Puzzle Books with Collate Puzzles and Solutions | |
Personal / POD License | |
Available for MS Windows | |
Available for Mac / iPad / Android / iOS | |
Price* (* The shopping cart will show the price in your local currency, including VAT/GST) | $77 |
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Puzzle Maker Pro – Time Saver for Crossword | |
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Create Criss Cross Puzzles | N/A |
Use Your Own Word List | N/A |
Automatic Clue Check | N/A |
Included Clue Editor | N/A |
Included Dictionary Connection | N/A |
Included US English “Dictionary” | N/A |
Create Puzzle Books with 1 Puzzle/Solution per Page | |
Create Puzzle Books with different Page Layouts | |
Create Puzzle Books with Collate Puzzles and Solutions | |
Personal / POD License | |
Available for MS Windows | |
Available for Mac / iPad / Android / iOS | |
Price* (* The shopping cart will show the price in your local currency, including VAT/GST) | $77 |
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Puzzle Maker Pro – Criss Cross Bundle 2 | |
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Create Criss Cross Puzzles | |
Use Your Own Word List | |
Automatic Clue Check | |
Included Clue Editor | |
Included Dictionary Connection | |
Included US English “Dictionary” | |
Create Puzzle Books with 1 Puzzle/Solution per Page | |
Create Puzzle Books with different Page Layouts | |
Create Puzzle Books with Collate Puzzles and Solutions | |
Personal / POD License | |
Available for MS Windows | |
Available for Mac / iPad / Android / iOS | |
Price* (* The shopping cart will show the price in your local currency, including VAT/GST) |
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Product Details | Puzzle Maker Pro | Instant Puzzle Books | Purchase Information | Free / Demo Products |