New version 2.3.9
· classic crossword puzzle algorithm improved
· bugs fixed.
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FineCrosser is fully automated crossword puzzle construction software. It is easy to use. It makes three styles of Crossword puzzles: clues-in-squares puzzles that are suitable for an advertisement, the free-form puzzles that are popular with educators, and the symmetrical style you see in newspapers. The hard work of making the puzzle is completely handled by the computer.

Does it use only my words?

FineCrosser is not only crossword maker. It is a high quality crossword puzzle database of theme ordered dictionaries with picture as a clue feature. If you want you can change or add any word, any clue and any picture of FineCrosser crossword puzzle dictionaries. Also you can use powerful words searching engine for solving crossword puzzles. Also you can import your own words from plain text file.

Do I have to write my own clues?

For newspaper puzzles, a clue will be assigned for almost every word in your puzzle. You can keep the clues you like, select among alternates provided by the software or write your own. For free-form puzzles, some of your words may have clues if your words are in the program's dictionary, but more likely you will need to write your own clues. For clues in squares crossword puzzles a clue must be short enough. You can edit it after construction of crossword puzzle will completed.

How long does it take to construct a puzzle?

It is very fast. It is optimized for creating puzzles very quickly. Most puzzles are done in a few seconds. You need only wait a minute for dictionary indexing for faster crossword puzzle filling.

Limitations

It should be noted that the unregistered version allows you to use only a part of English words database (14000 words). Also unregistered version can not export and can not print result crossword puzzles. In order to have access to all features and dictionaries, you need to register your copy of the program.