🧮PantoCalc

📝 Crossword Maker

Build custom crossword puzzles from word lists

Words & Clues

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1P
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3T
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D
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4N
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Across

  1. 1. Popular programming language
  2. 4. JavaScript runtime environment

Down

  1. 2. What programmers write
  2. 3. Kind or category

Step-by-step placement

  1. 1.Words to place: PYTHON, CODE, TYPE, DATA, NODE
  2. 2.Sorted by length (longest first)
  3. 3.Placed "PYTHON" horizontally at row 10, col 7
  4. 4.Placed "CODE" down at row 9, col 11
  5. 5.Placed "TYPE" down at row 10, col 9
  6. 6.Could not place "DATA" (no valid intersection found)
  7. 7.Placed "NODE" across at row 13, col 6
  8. 8.Final grid: 5 rows x 7 cols
  9. 9.Words placed: 4 / 5

Enter words and clues to generate a crossword puzzle. Words are placed by finding letter intersections. Use at least 2-letter words. Maximum 15 words.

How to Use Crossword Maker

  1. 1Enter your words and corresponding clues.
  2. 2Click generate to automatically create an interlocking crossword grid.
  3. 3Print or share the puzzle along with the across and down clue lists.

About Crossword Maker

Create custom crossword puzzles from your own word and clue lists. This crossword maker automatically arranges words into an interlocking grid and generates a printable puzzle with numbered clues.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many words can I include?

You can enter up to 30 words. The algorithm will fit as many as possible into the grid while maintaining valid crossword structure.

Can I print the puzzle?

Yes. A print-friendly version is generated with the empty grid and numbered clues, perfect for classrooms or parties.