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Crossword solving software
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Just seen a post re Chambers Word Wizard - hadn't seen it before, looks like a jolly useful program.
It reminded me, I bought Crossword Maestro ages ago, and stopped using it because it was too good! It solves Times & Guardian cryptic clues half the time, and has a word search with wild cards too. You can actually put the whole crossword into it, and it solves quite a lot without human intervention.
I've got it working with Windows 7, but don't intend to use it.
If anyone wants to send me a sample clue with the word length and any letters you have, I'd be happy to run it and post the results.
Another good utility is the full OED online - In Manchester, I can access it at home with my library ticket number.
It reminded me, I bought Crossword Maestro ages ago, and stopped using it because it was too good! It solves Times & Guardian cryptic clues half the time, and has a word search with wild cards too. You can actually put the whole crossword into it, and it solves quite a lot without human intervention.
I've got it working with Windows 7, but don't intend to use it.
If anyone wants to send me a sample clue with the word length and any letters you have, I'd be happy to run it and post the results.
Another good utility is the full OED online - In Manchester, I can access it at home with my library ticket number.
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.There are various free online crossword solvers e.g. http://www.onelook.com/ and http://crossword-solver.utsire.com/ ; the latter site also has a good anagram solver http://anagram-solver.net/ .
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