Newspuzzles: like a daily crossword (but simpler) and based on today’s news! . . . . . . . what a concept! plus a daily crickler crossword and vocabulary puzzle. . . . . . cricklers are a new type of word puzzle. we set out to totally re-invent the crossword puzzle for the computer age. traditional crossword puzzles are incredibly successful but they have several serious drawbacks: (1) they are difficult to construct, (2) most words are short and often silly -- chosen only because they fit, (3) matching clues to numbers is a distraction, and (4) a given puzzle is usually either too easy or too hard. . . . . . cricklers solve all of these problems while retaining the essence and feel of a traditional crossword puzzle. cricklers adapt: they become easier or harder depending on the skill of the solver. words are chosen by the designer -- the computer takes care of fitting them together. clues and answers sit side by side. . . . . . cricklers use upper and lower case correctly and can handle numbers, symbols, and accented letters. you can see which letters are vowels, and you get a reassuring sound when you complete a clue correctly.
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