ArabIcros: AI-Powered Arabic Crossword Puzzle Generation for Educational Applications

This paper presents the first Arabic crossword puzzle generator driven by advanced AI tech- nology. Leveraging cutting-edge large lan- guage models including GPT4, GPT3-Davinci, GPT3-Curie, GPT3-Babbage, GPT3-Ada, and BERT, the system generates distinctive and challenging clues. Based on a dataset compris- ing over 50,000 clue-answer pairs, the genera- tor employs fine-tuning, few/zero-shot learning strategies, and rigorous quality-checking proto- cols to enforce the generation of high-quality clue-answer pairs. Importantly, educational crosswords contribute to enhancing memory, expanding vocabulary, and promoting problem- solving skills, thereby augmenting the learn- ing experience through a fun and engaging ap- proach, reshaping the landscape of traditional learning methods. The overall system can be exploited as a powerful educational tool that amalgamates AI and innovative learning tech- niques, heralding a transformative era for Ara- bic crossword puzzles and the intersection of technology and education.