Crossword Generator API

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Crossword Generator creates crossword puzzles with intersecting words, numbered clues, and themed word selection.

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        "number": 1,
        "clue": "Striped big cat",
        "answer": "TIGER",
        "length": 5
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      {
        "number": 5,
        "clue": "Striped horse-like animal",
        "answer": "ZEBRA",
        "length": 5
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      {
        "number": 7,
        "clue": "King of the jungle",
        "answer": "LION",
        "length": 4
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        "clue": "Large furry mammal",
        "answer": "BEAR",
        "length": 4
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      {
        "number": 9,
        "clue": "Wild canine that howls",
        "answer": "WOLF",
        "length": 4
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      {
        "number": 12,
        "clue": "Large gray mammal with trunk",
        "answer": "ELEPHANT",
        "length": 8
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      {
        "number": 13,
        "clue": "Black and white bear from China",
        "answer": "PANDA",
        "length": 5
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        "clue": "Tallest land animal",
        "answer": "GIRAFFE",
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        "clue": "Forest animal with antlers",
        "answer": "DEER",
        "length": 4
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      {
        "number": 4,
        "clue": "Hopping animal with long ears",
        "answer": "RABBIT",
        "length": 6
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      {
        "number": 6,
        "clue": "Intelligent marine mammal",
        "answer": "DOLPHIN",
        "length": 7
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      {
        "number": 10,
        "clue": "Nocturnal bird of prey",
        "answer": "OWL",
        "length": 3
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        "number": 11,
        "clue": "Flightless bird from Antarctica",
        "answer": "PENGUIN",
        "length": 7
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