[Suppafly]

>5. Grid Generation: Implemented a heuristic crossword algorithm to create grids and place words efficiently.

I always think about doing something similar for a similar project. Are you able to do it completely automatically or do you have to help finesse the words to fit?

[zomh]

The algo does allow for fully automatic crossword generation, let me try to summarize the general flow:

1. Begins with an empty grid and starts placing words horizontally from the top-left corner

2. For each word placement, it verifies that valid words can be formed vertically at each intersection point

3. It maintains a list of possible letters for each cell to ensure all constraints are satisfied

4. The generator consults a dictionary to find valid words that fit the curent grid state, allowing for diverse solutions

5. If no valid word can be placed, it may decide to insert a black square, carefully checking that doesn't violate any crossword rules

6. When it reaches an dead end, the system backtracks and tries different options

7. It employs smart heuristics to guide word selection, such as favoring longer words in certain positions

8. Throughout the process it automatically adjusts parameters like word length andblack square placement to find a valid solution

There is no manual intervetion, however the quality depends heavily on the input dictionary and tunable parameters.