How to make a crossword for the New York Times

[@kb9847]

This was really interesting. I had no idea how crosswords are made. I didn’t realize that clues come at the end. Makes sense now that I think about it.

[@jaball77]

Dang, I had no idea the fill was automated. Kinda takes the magic out of it a little...

[@lukesmith2725]

I love a crossword. I had absolutely no idea how they were constructed. It blew my mind that there is a computer program that does it for you. OMG

[@jwy4264]

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[@featheredfan]

All lucid and respiring hominids had better opt for the upward facing, opposable digit or threat ender. I did. Thanks

[@InfiniteUniverse88]

I thought writing the clues was the most important part of a crossword puzzle. I'd prefer to do that than choose words. Creating an A.I that does this would be a pretty impressive feat as well.

[@nancymoore8025]

This is very informative.

[@waynebarsky4441]

I have no idea what featheredfan is talking about. All I know is this video gets a big thumbs up.

[@adampasulka7284]

8:15 - WAIT! Does this feature automatically email your puzzle to NYT???

[@quintinfoutz]

No, it formats the puzzle in a way that you can acceptably submit it to any Crossword Publisher. Basically shows answers in the grid and the answers next to the associated clues.

[@anhngyen]

HOW DO YOU PLAY IT!? I CAN’T GO IN!

[@nolliebags]

Did this puzzle get published?

[@jopra7807]

How to put in black sqers?

[@jimmybojiggle]

I would imagine you figured it out by now but it’s shift+click

[@tamra5782]

My opposable digit is up!

[@jwy4264]

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[@naomikelly8805]

Can I use my own words

[@chenvictor8]

ty

[@cwbh10]

A cool video but man that high pitched tone in the background is pretty harsh on the ears

[@evaavritt833]

Make me some for the Houston are c stiff. Pppppppppleeeeesssssse

[@Qermaq]

2:45 except it's a really uninteresting theme ;)