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Crossword Labs

Principal function(s): Crossword puzzle creatorsIndividual workVocabularyTeacherYou SupplyWebsite/other users supply

Crossword Labs is a tool to build, print, share, and solve crossword puzzles. Users input the words and clues, and the platform automatically generates a crossword grid. Ready-made crossword puzzles on different subjects are available on the platform. Crossword puzzles can be created in any language and made public and accessible through a URL or set as completely private. Crossword Labs was developed by Matt Johnson and is freely accessible online. It does not require signing up or having an account to use. Evaluation: Crossword Labs is a straightforward and effective tool to create all kinds of crosswords. It can be helpful to test vocabulary knowledge on specific topics. The interface is very simple and easy to use.

Cost: Free without registration.

Website: https://crosswordlabs.com/

  

Categories

Type Of Interaction

  • Individual work

Skills

  • Vocabulary

Content

  • Website/other users supply
  • You supply

Usability

Interface User-friendliness/complexity of the tool´s interface

Straightforward.

Time efficiency Time needed for mastering the „how-to“ of the tool and a production of a task

Medium.

Interface language(s) The number of languages in which the tool is currently available/adaptable to

English.

Respect for privacy Does the tool require registration? Who can see my data? Can I remain anonymous?

Medium. Crossword Labs collects user data relevant to providing its crossword creation and solving services. It works with third parties but prevents unauthorised access or misuse of data, does not run ads, and does not share user data for marketing purposes. Data is stored in the United States. CrosswordLabs explicitly states that individuals under 13 years of age are not authorized to register on the site. It does not mention compliance with the GDPR. See more here.

Saving work for future use Possiblity to save your or others´ work for reuse/reproduction

Yes, but case-specific password is needed.

Tailorability (If so, how?) Possibility of the tool to be used for a range of different activities (e.g. to what extent you can organize a project assignment with a central activity based on this tool)

Yes, users can create crosswords from scratch and in any language

Interactivity

Engagement

Collaboration

Communication

Technical requirements

Installation required?

No; it is a browser-based tool.

Compatibility/ Operating System

Any browser.

Other technical requirements