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Why do I not use lowercase letters?

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Uppercase makes the letters clearer and easier to see.

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How do I make a crossword?

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Websites like puzzle-maker.com let you make word searches and crossword puzzles by just typing in the words and clues you want.

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How do I find a word in a word search?

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Look at the beginning letter, then go line by line down the word search until you find the first letter. When you find one, look at the letters surrounding it to see if there is the next letter of the word. If there aren't any of the next letters there, carry on until you find the word.

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What are the best letters to fill the spaces with for a hard word search?

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Vowels, as most words involve vowels. You could also add letters that appear a lot in your chosen words.

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Can I put only two words in the word search?

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It's probably best to have more words so the search is more enjoyable, but you can have as many words as you wish.

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What is a word search?

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A word search is a brain activity in which you attempt to find words hidden in a grid comprised of seemingly random letters.

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How do I write the random letters faster while making a word search puzzle?

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There are some tools on the internet that can create word searches for you. For example, impedimental.com has an easy word search creator. You pick a title, a difficulty, and your words. Push Go, and your word search is there and saved for later. Just search for your title and find it in the results.

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Do you have to make a grid?

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You do not have to, but it’s helpful. You can even buy grid paper (or print some) if this would be easier for you to follow.

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Can you have 1 cm squares when making the grid?

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A centimeter is very small, but if you can write that small, then it could work. However, it depends on whom you're giving it to––if they cannot see that well, it'll be too small.

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