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Uploading Puzzle Files
PuzzleMe™ supports uploading puzzle files in CSV, XML, JPZ, and PUZ formats.

CSV Files
You can upload crossword puzzles using CSV (Comma Separated Values) files.
File Naming Convention
- Name your CSV file with the extension
.crossword.csv
. - Example:
my_puzzle.crossword.csv
- The platform will only recognize files ending with
.crossword.csv
.
Data Structure
Your CSV file should be structured with columns for Entry
, Clue
, and Media
.
- Column Order: The order of the columns does not matter. You can have
Clue
beforeEntry
, and so on. - Entry: This column is mandatory and case-sensitive. It must be named exactly
Entry
. If this column is missing or misnamed (e.g.,entry
), the platform will reject the file. TheEntry
column contains the word that will appear in the crossword grid. - Clue: This column is optional. It contains the clue for the corresponding entry.
- Media: This column is optional. It allows you to include a media URL (image, audio, or video) related to the clue or word.
Example CSV Data Row:
Entry,Clue,Media
Samosa,Popular Indian snack,
Mumbai,Largest city in India,https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/da/Mumbai_Photomontage.png
...,...,...
In this example:
Samosa
is the entry, andPopular Indian snack
is its clue. There is no media specified for this entry.Mumbai
is the entry,Largest city in India
is its clue, and a URL to an image is provided in theMedia
column.
XML/JPZ/PUZ
PuzzleMe supports uploading puzzles in XML, JPZ, and PUZ formats. These formats are often generated by puzzle creation software.
- Supported Formats: XML, JPZ, and PUZ.
- Software Compatibility: These formats are compatible with popular puzzle creation tools such as:
- CrossFire (for macOS, supports crosswords)
- Crossword Compiler (supports various grid-based puzzles including crosswords, sudokus, word searches, and codewords).
- Exporting Files: You can export files in PUZ format from both CrossFire and Crossword Compiler. Crossword Compiler also allows exporting to JPZ or XML formats.
- Sample Files: Sample files in these formats are available on the PuzzleMe upload page for your reference.