Our help on making a crossword puzzle online starts with you downloading the Solution Template in Microsoft Word format by clicking on the button below, and saving the file to a convenient location.

The template may take you an hour or longer to complete. The more careful you are in formulating the answers, the better the crossword will be.

To customize a crossword puzzle is normally going to take 1 or 2 weeks, so please make your time allowances accordingly. If your need is urgent or you have any special requests, please send an email using this link: Custom Cryptics

When you have completed the Solution Template, please review it carefully for spelling mistakes, omissions, and ambiguities. Then, submit it by email (as an attachment), and pay the layout fee by clicking on the links below.

Within two business days, we will reply with our timing to approve your submission and to prepare our recommended layout pattern for your Custom Cryptic Crossword solutions.

Turnaround time is normally within three business days, and the recommended layout pattern will include a minimum of 25 of your solutions, and 3 sample cryptic clues.

If your submission is incomplete, we will notify you by email of any recommended adjustments.

If satisfied with the recommended crossword layout pattern, you may email your request for the completed Custom Cryptic Crossword and pay the fee for making cryptic clues, by clicking on the links below.

You may also request specific colours and fonts and your preferred types of cryptic clues.

Within two business days, we will reply with our timing to complete the Custom Cryptic Crossword Puzzle. Our turn-around time is normally within five business days.

The completed crossword will be sent to you by email as two attachments. The first file will be the Custom Cryptic Crossword and the second one will be the answer sheet including a brief description of the logic for each cryptic clue.