CrosScan Solving Instructions DO NOT start with Clue #1, then Clue #2, etc. This is the most difficult way to solve CrosScan. Instead, follow these simple steps: 1.  Find a word in the letter block. As in any word search puzzle, words can be read backwards, forwards, up, down or diagonally. 2.  Count the number of letters in that word. Go to the list, and find the clues which have that number indicated in parentheses. 3.  Match the word you found with the clue that most nearly describes it. Check off the clue, and circle the word in the letter block. 4.  You may find it easier to look for words on diagonals first, because they will be harder to spot when there are many letters circled. 5.  There are a few words in the letter block that do not match any clues. Do not circle those words.
6.  Each puzzle contains a "star," in which the words coming from every direction meet in one central letter. If you see a partial star, it should steer you to several new words.
7. When you find enough words to discover the theme, you should be able to work back and forth, using clues to find appropriate words.