Word Search Maker (Free, Printable)
How to use the Word Search Maker
Paste your spelling list or unit vocabulary, add a title, and get a clean printable word search in seconds — with an answer key on its own page. Copy a share link and anyone who opens it gets the exact same puzzle. Nothing is uploaded or stored on our servers.
- Type a title and paste up to 30 words, separated by commas or new lines.
- Pick a difficulty: Easy (across and down), Medium (adds diagonals), or Hard (adds backwards words).
- Press Print — the grid, a word bank, and a name/date line print on page one; the answer key prints on page two.
- Press Copy share link to send the same puzzle to students or colleagues. Press New layout for a different grid.
FAQ
Is the word search maker free?
Yes — free with no account, watermark-free grid, and no limit on how many puzzles you make.
Where is my word list stored?
Only in your browser and in the share link itself (after the # sign), which is not sent to our server.
How big is the grid?
It sizes automatically from 8×8 up to 20×20 based on your longest word and total letters.
What happens with inappropriate words?
A simple kid-safe check flags words that may not suit a classroom so you can review them. It warns you; it never changes your list.
Can students solve it on screen?
This maker is built for printing. For on-screen play, try our daily Word Search.