philhanna / crossword

Crossword puzzle editor
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Provide a way to create a grid around theme words #93

Closed philhanna closed 4 years ago

philhanna commented 4 years ago

Requirements

Currently, the system has you create a grid and then create a puzzle from it. The grid has to be complete before you start working on the puzzle. But a better workflow for themed puzzles is to

  1. Come up with the theme words (usually 4 words, which will be the longest in the puzzle)
  2. Experiment with how to place them on a grid
    • Must be in symmetrical places on the grid
    • Probably need for pairs to cross each other
  3. After the right placement is found:
philhanna commented 4 years ago

See issue #113