How Do You Make A 20-Word Crossword Puzzle?
Crossword puzzles published in magazines and newspapers are a favorite pastime for many. However, they often deal with obscure trivia that not everyone is familiar with or interested in, causing many to lose interest before completing the puzzle. Solve this problem by making your own crossword for friends and family members to solve. Whether you are making the puzzle for a child or a seasoned pro, choose a special theme that will make the puzzle even more entertaining. Choose the 20 words, relating to the same theme, that you want to include in your crossword puzzle. Jot them down on scratch paper. Select from the list two words that have a letter in common. On scratch paper, write one word horizontally. Write the other word vertically, positioning it in a way that it intersects the first word at the common letter. Choose another word from the list that has a letter in common with either of the original two words. Write it either horizontally or vertically, intersecting at the shared l