Word Search Maker
Make your own word search in seconds. Type a title and your words, choose a size, and you have a puzzle to play on screen or print. Free, no sign-up, no watermark.
How it works
- Add your wordsGive the puzzle a title, then type or paste your word list, one word per line. No list ready? Type a topic and the Generate button fills it in with AI.
- Choose size and difficultyPick a grid size and difficulty. Bigger grids and harder settings add diagonal and backwards words.
- Press Make puzzleHit Make puzzle and the grid is built instantly in your browser. Press it again any time for a fresh layout from the same words.
- Play online or download the printablePlay it on screen, or print and save a PDF with the word list and a separate answer key.
What you can use it for
- Teachers and ESL
- Turn this week's vocabulary or spelling list into a warm-up or a sub-day handout in a minute.
- Parties and events
- Build a themed puzzle for a birthday, baby shower, wedding, or holiday table favor.
- Kids and homeschool
- Use short, easy grids to practice reading and reinforce a lesson without screen pressure.
- Vocabulary practice
- Drill a language unit, study terms, or review key words. Finding each one helps it stick.
Printable features
- PDF download: print directly or save the puzzle as a PDF.
- Answer key: every printable includes a separate solution page.
- Large print: bump the cell size up for younger or low-vision solvers.
- Grid and word list layout: the puzzle and its words sit together on page one.
- Save as PDF: your browser's print dialog saves a clean, shareable file.
Questions
Is the word search maker free?
Yes. Every feature here is free, with no watermark on the puzzle or the printable.
Do I need an account?
No account and no sign-up. Add your words, make the puzzle, and play or print right away.
Can I print my word search?
Yes. Each puzzle prints or saves as a PDF with the grid and word list on one page and the answer key on a second page.
How many words can I add?
As many as fit the grid you choose. A larger grid holds more and longer words; the maker tells you if a word is too long to place.
What languages does it support?
English plus nine more (Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Dutch, Italian, Polish, Korean, and Japanese), because the engine works on whole letters and characters, not just A to Z.
Can I use the puzzles commercially?
Yes. Puzzles you make from your own words are yours to use, including in classrooms, handouts, and printed products.