What's the secret to designing crossword puzzles?

I’ve always wanted to make up my own crossword puzzles. I know that there are websites where you can make them online, by they are not the same. How do people make those symmetrical square shaped puzzles without using a computer?

One Response to “What's the secret to designing crossword puzzles?”

  • xwdguy says:

    Sometimes we do it on paper, sometimes on a computer. Or a napkin at dinner if my wife will let me. Crossword Compiler seems to be the preferred program. Cruciverb.com is our preferred meeting spot.

    First, come up with theme.
    Then, theme entries for it.
    Then, fill the grid.
    Then, clue them.

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