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Three-letter words
DarlaFanbridge:
Forgot to mention, Darla is not my real first name. I use Darla in my username, but I am actually Jonathan. Sorry for causing any confusion.
As for software, I use CrossFire. I created another thread earlier today asking about publications that use CrossFire. I know it has the ability to count the number of words and number of black squares in the grid. I am thinking there is a feature that counts the number of words based on letter count - but I will have to check it out.
I really would love to submit puzzles to the LA Times, but they do not accept CrossFire-created puzzles. I did learn, however, they use Across Lite, which is a free software. But then again, it's possible that if you submit crosswords using a free software, you may not get paid for your work. If you get paid for your work, you should use a software you paid money for - at least, that's what my logic thinks.
That said, I am going to consider purchasing the professional version of Crossword Compiler someday.
axlrosen:
CrossFire shows the number of N letter words on the Summary tab, in the "word counts" section.
jamesalex12:
Is there any great techniques have arrived to quick learn
cranberry44:
fhadpe (above) seems to indicate that the 10% of non-words includes names. Is that true? i.e., Are all proper names included in the non-word count?
mmcbs:
No. Names are not non-words, unless they're abbreviated or initials (Thos. RLS)
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