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Software / Technical / Re: CrossFire vs. Crossword Compiler
« Last post by mmcbs on April 08, 2024, 08:01:10 AM »
I am a Crossword Compiler user, but I  have not used CrossFire, so I can't really specify the features of CC that are not available in CrossFire. You might get more meaningful responses from folks in the Facebook group Cruciverb (not related to this web site) as it has quite a few more followers. I would point out that CrossFire is presently selling version 1.3.2 while my version of Crossword Compiler is 11.1 and I believe there is a more recent version now available.
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Software / Technical / CrossFire vs. Crossword Compiler
« Last post by RickyK on April 07, 2024, 09:09:33 PM »
Hi:

I have CrossFire but I've heard some good things about Crossword Compiler too. I'd be interested in learning the things that CC can do that CF can't.

Thanks,
Rick
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General Discussion / Re: new crossword format
« Last post by fhadpe on April 07, 2024, 07:33:02 PM »
Thanks Mark
url should be https://crosswordnuances.blogspot.com/
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Software / Technical / Re: filled grid words vs. Words Used
« Last post by jasperwilde09 on April 04, 2024, 02:34:46 AM »
It seems there is a mismatch between the filled grid and the used word list. Recheck the grid to make sure there are no errors, and review the word list to make sure it accurately reflects the filled grid. I think sometimes it's because we're inattentive enneagram test, I often feel the same way
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General Discussion / Re: new crossword format
« Last post by mmcbs on April 03, 2024, 04:19:32 PM »
Sounds interesting, but when I click that link I get a security alert:

Your connection is not private
Attackers might be trying to steal your information from www.crosswordnuances.blogpost.com (for example, passwords, messages, or credit cards). Learn more
NET::ERR_CERT_COMMON_NAME_INVALID
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General Discussion / new crossword format
« Last post by fhadpe on April 03, 2024, 03:49:26 PM »
I have created a unique “crossword” format, which I am calling Crossword Nuances. It combines vocabulary puzzles and mini-crosswords with a main word component.  See puzzles at www.crosswordnuances.blogpost.com.

Additionally I have self-published a paperback, Crossword Nuances: 40 Puzzles, on Amazon.  The paperback book, containing puzzles and their solutions, is geared to crossword solvers and pre-college students seeking to hone their word skills.

To contact me, please send an email, labeled Nuances, to
mts12b6  AT gmail.com

Patricia A. Petow
fhadpe






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General Discussion / Re: How many words should be in a word list?
« Last post by evawillms on April 02, 2024, 11:46:28 PM »
Quote from: zvit on October 31, 2021, 07:07:29 AM
I tried to add two dictionaries in addition to the "default" one in Crossfire, and it wouldn't accept the third one, saying it was out of memory. It's not my computer memory because I have 128GB of ram and most of it is free when I get this error. I'm guessing it's the software's database limitation but don't understand why.

The Crossfire default dictionary, together with my two dictionaries combined, has 979,211 words.

This got me thinking: I see that the more words you let a software work with, the more autofill options it finds. Too little a word list and the software will say "unfillable grid."

But if 979,211 words spit out a memory error, I would like to know how many words do you guys typically let a software work with? Run 3
In the case of word games or puzzle-solving software like Crossfire, the software needs to maintain a word list in memory to generate autofill options and verify word validity. The larger the word list, the more options the software can generate. However, a larger word list also requires more memory to store and process.
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General Discussion / Re: NYT ink saver
« Last post by danielkyler on April 02, 2024, 01:01:25 AM »
The ink saver feature isn't working at all – I slide it to a lighter shade, but the PDF still comes out with full black squares, wasting ink and making puzzles harder to read. And what's worse, the slider resets itself every time, as if mocking my attempts to conserve ink! This has been going on for weeks now, and it's driving me crazy! Has anyone else faced this iq test free-level puzzle of a problem? Is there a solution out there, or are we just left to drown in a sea of black ink?
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General Discussion / Re: PUZ files from different crossword sources
« Last post by amorapotter on March 23, 2024, 03:53:37 AM »
As of August 2021, the New York Times discontinued its PUZ archive, so obtaining PUZ files directly from them may not be possible.mapquest
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General Discussion / Re: Theme database
« Last post by jonesphedra on March 22, 2024, 05:31:13 AM »
Yes, there are several resources available for crossword constructors to check if their theme idea has been previously used. One popular resource is the Crossword Database, which is maintained by crossword enthusiasts and contains information about themes, clues, and answers from various wordle puzzles. You can search for specific themes or keywords to see if they have been used before.
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