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Puzzle Maker Pro – Secret Word Criss Cross – Product Information
DescriptionCreate several different types of engaging and fun acrostic crossword puzzles with Puzzle Maker Pro – Acrostic Criss Cross. Whether you’re a starting or experienced puzzle creator or puzzle book publisher, this module will create puzzles that are attractive and engaging. With Acrostic Criss Cross you can use a secret word or phrase that is printed in a separate area. Solving the secret would be the goal of the puzzle. Alternatively, you can create puzzles without a secret words. In that case the letter hints serve as additional clues to solve the puzzle. Just like other Crossword Variations, you can print the clues as regular descriptions, or choose word fill or word scramble variations. Target your audience, event, educational topics or trend by using your own custom word lists and use the built-in (English) dictionary to find clues for your words, if needed. Create acrostic puzzles with or without a secret word or phrase, using additional hints for each letter. Other options:
For Fun, Education, and Engagement: This isn’t just a tool for creators—it’s for anyone with a love for puzzles. Craft fun experiences for your kids, family, or students. Puzzle Maker Pro – Acrostic Criss Cross is your partner in bringing joy and learning to life through the power of puzzles. Unlock a world of possibilities with Puzzle Maker Pro – Acrostic Criss Cross, where every puzzle is a new adventure waiting to be explored. Create, style, and publish with the confidence that comes from a tool that’s as professional as your vision. | Ease of UseThere are several ways to create Acrostic 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. With Puzzle Maker Pro – Acrostic Criss Cross you get an integrated Clue Editor and an integrated AI-based English Dictionary. After generating the puzzles, you can manually edit the clues, or use the dictionary to automatic complement all the clues, and optionally verify them. You can also provide your own dictionary (word:clue list) and build a custom dictionary while you create puzzles. 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 – Secret Word 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 – Secret Word Criss Cross – Feature Summary
Acrostic CrosswordCreate Acrostic Criss Cross (Crossword) puzzles from your own word lists | Layout OptionsSeveral layout options to control the shape and alignment of the grid | Word ListsCopy/paste words or select the file with your word list | Secret WordProvide one or more secret words for each 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 ConnectionConnect your own ‘dictionary’ word lists | Integrated AI DictionaryFind clues with the automatic integrated AI-based dictionary |
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 |
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