What is a .EWL file?
An .EWL file is a type of data file specifically used by a program called EclipseCrossword, which is designed to help users create crossword puzzles. The ".EWL" stands for EclipseCrossword Word List File. This file contains a list of words and corresponding clues that are used in a crossword puzzle. Each word and its clue are written in a simple, plain text format.
In an EWL file, each word is followed by a colon and a space, and then the clue that goes with that word. Each pair of word and clue is placed on its own line within the file. For example, in an EWL file, you might see: - DOG: Canine - SHOE: Footwear - GREEN: Color This format makes it easy to read and edit the word list and clues.
To open an EWL file, you can use the EclipseCrossword program, which is available only for Windows operating systems. This program allows you to load the EWL file, so you can use the words and clues to build a crossword puzzle.
If you are using a different operating system, like macOS, you won't be able to use EclipseCrossword. However, since the EWL file is saved in plain text, you can open it using any basic text editor available on your computer, such as Notepad on Windows or TextEdit on macOS. This allows you to view or edit the word list and clues, even if you can't use them directly in EclipseCrossword on macOS.
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