Description

means of sending or receiving information, such as telephone lines or computers.
a set of computers connected together for the purpose of sharing resources.
An electronic machine which helps in solving problems quickly and easily
(of a device) able to be attached to and used with a computer, though not an integral part of it
a thing made or adapted for a particular purpose, especially a piece of mechanical or electronic equipment.
a word or group of words that act as a way to cross reference to other documents or files on the computer.
a term that describes the link between a plug or connector into a port or jack. For example, your monitor, mouse, and keyboard all must be ( ) to the computer before they work.
a machine for printing text or pictures, especially one linked to a computer.
a disk drive used to read from and write to a hard disk.
to obtain or retrieve (computer data or a file).
a permit from an authority to own or use something, do a particular thing, or carry on a trade
the programs and other operating information used by a computer.
place or fix (equipment or machinery) in position ready for use
make (something) more modern or up to date.
an act of moving something or someone to another place, organization, team, etc.
a collection of data, programs, etc. stored in a computer's memory or on a storage device under a single identifying name.
a computer or computer program which manages access to a centralized resource or service in a network.
particular place or position.
the state of being free from danger or threat.
a part of a computer system or network which is designed to block unauthorized access while permitting outward communication.
a copy of a file or other item of data made in case the original is lost or damaged.
a person who uses computers to gain unauthorized access to data.
messages distributed by electronic means from one computer user to one or more recipients via a network.
verbal, written, or recorded communication sent to or left for a recipient who cannot be contacted directly.
give official permission for or approval to (an undertaking or agent).
costing a lot of money.
a person employed to look after technical equipment or do practical work in a laboratory.
expert skill or knowledge in a particular field.
lack of success.
the effectiveness of productive effort, especially in industry, as measured in terms of the rate of output per unit of input.
a device or program enabling a user to communicate with a computer.
past participle of steal.
the official procedure or system of rules governing affairs of state or diplomatic occasions.
the state or condition of being wrong in conduct or judgement.
broadcast or send out (an electrical signal or a radio or television program).
machinery and devices developed from scientific knowledge.
a level of quality or attainment.
a block of data transmitted across a network.
a computer network that links devices within a building or group of adjacent buildings, especially one with a radius of less than 1 km. (local area network)
a computer network in which the computers connected may be far apart, generally having a radius of more than 1 km. (wide area network)
a formal request to be considered for a position or to be allowed to do or have something, submitted to an authority, institution, or organization.
a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favourable or superior position.
an unfavourable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness
a piece of code which is capable of copying itself and typically has a detrimental effect, such as corrupting the system or destroying data.
one of a set of explicit or understood regulations or principles governing conduct or procedure within a particular area of activity.
the state or quality of being efficient.
an advantage or profit gained from something.\
give a detailed account in words of.
form an idea of the amount, number, or value of; assess.
examine (something) methodically and in detail, typically in order to explain and interpret it.

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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.