Word Search Puzzle Maker
Create a printable word-search puzzle from your own words, with a separate answer key.
1. Set up your workspace
Uses A–Z words after removing spaces. Supports up to 30 distinct words of 2–25 letters. Placement must succeed for every word; increase the grid or change the seed if necessary. Random filler can contain incidental words.
2. Review & use your result
Review the example inputs, then use create puzzle.
Report / export preview
Using Word Search Puzzle Maker
Create a printable word-search puzzle from your own words, with a separate answer key.
- Enter puzzle title and one word per line (a–z letters, spaces allowed). Try the example to see the format.
- Create puzzle and review the result, including the assumptions shown below the inputs.
- Copy, download or print your result. Editing an input clears the previous result.
Example
The included example: Words placed — 6; Grid — 15 × 15. Change the inputs and generate a new result to compare it.
Questions & answers
How do I use this tool?
Create a printable word-search puzzle from your own words, with a separate answer key. Load the editable example, replace its values and use the main action button.
What should I check before using the result?
Uses A–Z words after removing spaces. Supports up to 30 distinct words of 2–25 letters. Placement must succeed for every word; increase the grid or change the seed if necessary. Random filler can contain incidental words.
Are my entries saved?
Processing runs in your browser without a tool account or saved history. Download your result to keep a copy. Website advertising follows our privacy information.
Can I export or print it?
Copy and file download are available after generating a result. Print produces a clean copy of the visible result; use your browser’s Save as PDF option if needed.
How do I print without the answers?
Leave the answer key hidden and use Print result. Showing the answer key includes it in the printout. Download answer key saves a separate HTML document with word endpoints and an answer grid.
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