Crossword Compiler

Crossword Compiler lets you create several kinds of word puzzles, including Cryptic, American, Freeform, and Shaped.

You also can design your own numbers-based Sudoku game. The program comes with a good variety of templates and thematic vocabulary. You can alter size and type, add anagrams and cues, change colors, and even publish to a Web page. Puzzle creation takes mere seconds, which is good news for teachers preparing handouts.