Puzzle Maker
Puzzle Maker is a macOS application for creating custom puzzles, including crosswords and similar word-puzzle formats. It is designed for educators, puzzle enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to design and generate puzzles for classroom use, publications, or personal entertainment. The app lets users define puzzle parameters, populate answers, and generate solvable puzzle layouts.
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1 suggestionWe could not find clear information about whether Puzzle Maker has been updated to run natively on Apple Silicon or whether the developer is still actively maintaining the app. The search results we gathered are limited and do not indicate the current development status. If you rely on Puzzle Maker, contact the developer directly or check their website to confirm whether a native Apple Silicon build is available or planned before macOS 28 ships in September 2028. Since Puzzle Maker is currently Intel-only and will stop launching once Rosetta 2 is removed, it is important to clarify the developer's roadmap sooner rather than later. As alternatives with confirmed active development, EclipseCrossword and The Crossword Maker are also available, though you should verify they run natively on Apple Silicon before migrating your work.
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