Essential Tools: Crosswords

© 2001 Tom Snyder Productions
$29.95, Win 95/98/ME, Mac
Teaches: teacher utility for making crossword puzzles

CTR Review

As quickly as you can type words and clues in is how fast you'll have your customized crossword puzzle. The software does all the work for you. It's fast and easy, and the only thing missing is clip art to decorate your page. You can import images, but no clip art comes on the CD. Other features include the ability to import your puzzles into other documents plus premade puzzles on popular topics like state capitals, presidents and so on. The Internet crossword sites (e.g., Funbrain.com) are free, but not as fast. "I liked how you can change the size and the fonts.... I would like the price to be about $20."