Crossword Wizard is a nice application that will allow you to create crosswords for your students very easily.
The program allows you to add images as a background. You can use the ones that come with the program or add your own. All your puzzles can be saved and printed, and you can customize the title, write instructions, select exactly what you wish to print (clues, border, solution, footer, etc), select the position of the clues, and add answer hints. The application offers a very simple user interface that anyone can understand, especially if you use the templates.
All in all, if you are looking for a comprehensive application to create nice as well as challenging crosswords for your students, Crossword Wizard may be a good choice.
Pros
- Very easy to use
- Lots of templates and word lists
- You can add images
- Fully customizable
Cons
- None