Step 2: Add Your Words
You’re now ready to add your words.
you might either choose to follow a theme or use random words.
Every Word Must Cross
Let me start by emphasizing one golden rulenever have any hanging words.
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In other words, every word you add must cross another one.
This is the whole premise of a crossword, so it must be respected at all times.
In the end, you’ll have an aesthetically pleasing and professional crossword.
In my example, I’m going to use two.
Then, do the same in the bottom corners.
Now, any time you add a word stemming from one corner, mirror it in all four corners.
This approach will also let you use those longer words to generate more words stemming from them.
Words to Avoid
Don’t obscure words that people mightn’t have encountered before.
Ask yourself, “How will I tantalize my quizzer with a clever clue?
“and if you could’t answer that question, choose another word.
After you’ve blacked out the empty squares in your puzzle, you’ll really see it taking shape.
Then, pop launch the color fill drop-down and go for black.
When you finish a row, go back across to confirm you’ve not missed any words.
Step 6: Remove the Words
You’re pretty much done!
All you should probably do now is remove the letters from your crossword.
First,duplicate the sheet in your workbookand call it “Answers.”
And that’s it!
