Crossword Forge

Crossword Forge is a super fun way to spend your time by diving into the world of crossword puzzles! This app, made just for Mac OS X, lets you create, customize, and solve your very own crosswords. It’s built using C++, so you know it’s got a solid foundation.

Create Your Own Crossword Puzzles

With Crossword Forge, you can easily whip up puzzles that fit your style. The main window is set up really well: on the left side, there's a preview area where you can see how your puzzle looks. At the top, there’s a handy toolbar with all the basic tools you'll need. And over on the right, a tabbed panel lets you personalize everything about your crossword.

Diverse Styles to Choose From

You’ll love that Crossword Forge offers tons of styles! Whether you're into American-style or British-style puzzles—or even Japanese ones—you’ve got options. Plus, it supports Arabic and Hebrew styles too! That means you can switch things up and write from right to left when needed.

Customization Tools

This app comes packed with cool tools for customization. You get features like the “Mask Editor” and “Word Ideas” dictionaries, so creating tricky puzzles is a breeze. And when you're done, you can easily publish them as PDFs!

Language Support

Another great feature? It has built-in language sets! You can create personalized puzzles in languages like Spanish, French, German, Polish—basically any language that uses special characters. This is perfect if you're looking to challenge yourself or others!

Spell Check Feature

No one likes awkward spelling mistakes in their puzzles! Thankfully, Crossword Forge has a spell check feature that helps make sure everything is accurate before sharing it with friends.

Get Creative with Word Ideas

If you're ever stuck trying to find interesting words for your puzzle, don't worry! The “Word Ideas” feature gives suggestions based on what you're working on. Once you're happy with it all, exporting your creations into text-based formats or PDFs is simple!

A Simple Yet Powerful App

In short, Crossword Forge is an easy-to-use yet powerful tool for anyone who loves making crossword puzzles on their Mac. With its user-friendly design and helpful features like download options, you'll be crafting beautiful crosswords in no time!

Crossword Forge fits into these download collections: Crossword Tools, Puzzle Managers.