Description

an electronic device for storing and processing data, typically in binary form, according to instructions given to it in a variable program.
facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis.
is the physical components that a computer system requires to function.
high-performance computers with large amounts of memory and processors that process billions of simple calculations and transactions in real time.
a small computer that contains a microprocessor as its central processor.
a small computer that contains a microprocessor as its central processor.
an auxiliary device used to put information into and get information out of a computer.
describes software manipulating or extracting data from a stored file.
is a piece of computer hardware or software that provides functionality for other programs or devices, called "clients".
a collection of instructions that tell a computer how to work.
a technology consisting of computer components and recording media that are used to retain digital data.
a particularly powerful mainframe computer.
is a mobile device, typically with a mobile operating system and touchscreen display processing circuitry, and a rechargeable battery in a single, thin and flat package.
a person who utilizes a computer or network service which often has an account and is identified to the system by a username.
the part of a computer in which operations are controlled and executed.
a piece of technology that is used either to temporarily or permanently hold information in a structured fashion.
a circuit board that can be inserted in a computer to give extra facilities or memory.
a high-capacity, self-contained storage device containing a read-write mechanism plus one or more hard disks, inside a sealed unit.
a substance or device that absorbs or dissipates especially unwanted heat (as from a process or an electronic device)
is computer hardware which is used to enter data for processing. Some examples of it are devices include keyboard, mouse, image scanner, digital cameras and joysticks.
a printed circuit board containing the principal components of a computer or other device, with connectors into which other circuit boards can be slotted.
an electrical device that supplies electric power to an electrical load.
is a computer's short-term memory, which it uses to handle all active tasks and apps.
the part of a computer that houses the primary devices that perform operations and produce results for complex calculations.
processes commands to a computer program in the form of lines of text.
processes commands to a computer program in the form of lines of text.
a visual way of interacting with a computer using items such as windows, icons, and menus, used by most modern operating systems.
the software that supports a computer's basic functions, such as scheduling tasks, executing applications, and controlling peripherals.
a computer network that links devices within a building or group of adjacent buildings.
a method employing encryption to provide secure access to a remote computer over the internet.
is a conceptual framework used to describe the functions of a networking system.
the physical and logical relationship of nodes in a network, the schematic arrangement of the links and nodes, or some hybrid combination thereof.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a crossword?

Crossword puzzles have been published in newspapers and other publications since 1873. They consist of a grid of squares where the player aims to write words both horizontally and vertically.

Next to the crossword will be a series of questions or clues, which relate to the various rows or lines of boxes in the crossword. The player reads the question or clue, and tries to find a word that answers the question in the same amount of letters as there are boxes in the related crossword row or line.

Some of the words will share letters, so will need to match up with each other. The words can vary in length and complexity, as can the clues.

Who is a crossword suitable for?

The fantastic thing about crosswords is, they are completely flexible for whatever age or reading level you need. You can use many words to create a complex crossword for adults, or just a couple of words for younger children.

Crosswords can use any word you like, big or small, so there are literally countless combinations that you can create for templates. It is easy to customise the template to the age or learning level of your students.

How do I create a crossword template?

For the easiest crossword templates, WordMint is the way to go!

Pre-made templates

For a quick and easy pre-made template, simply search through WordMint’s existing 500,000+ templates. With so many to choose from, you’re bound to find the right one for you!

Create your own from scratch

  • Log in to your account (it’s free to join!)
  • Head to ‘My Puzzles’
  • Click ‘Create New Puzzle’ and select ‘Crossword’
  • Select your layout, enter your title and your chosen clues and answers
  • That’s it! The template builder will create your crossword template for you and you can save it to your account, export as a word document or pdf and print!

How do I choose the clues for my crossword?

Once you’ve picked a theme, choose clues that match your students current difficulty level. For younger children, this may be as simple as a question of “What color is the sky?” with an answer of “blue”.

Are crosswords good for students?

Crosswords are a great exercise for students' problem solving and cognitive abilities. Not only do they need to solve a clue and think of the correct answer, but they also have to consider all of the other words in the crossword to make sure the words fit together.

Crosswords are great for building and using vocabulary.

If this is your first time using a crossword with your students, you could create a crossword FAQ template for them to give them the basic instructions.

Can I print my crossword template?

All of our templates can be exported into Microsoft Word to easily print, or you can save your work as a PDF to print for the entire class. Your puzzles get saved into your account for easy access and printing in the future, so you don’t need to worry about saving them at work or at home!

Can I create crosswords in other languages?

Crosswords are a fantastic resource for students learning a foreign language as they test their reading, comprehension and writing all at the same time. When learning a new language, this type of test using multiple different skills is great to solidify students' learning.

We have full support for crossword templates in languages such as Spanish, French and Japanese with diacritics including over 100,000 images, so you can create an entire crossword in your target language including all of the titles, and clues.