How to use
- Enter a title and your words, one per line (or separated by commas).
- Pick the grid size and difficulty.
- Click New puzzle until you like the layout; tick Show answers in the preview to check it.
- Click Download PDF and print.
Options explained
- Difficulty
- Easy places words left to right and top to bottom; Medium adds diagonals; Hard uses all eight directions, including backwards.
- Grid size
- 8 × 8 to 20 × 20 letters. Words longer than the grid, or that do not fit after several tries, are listed so you can enlarge the grid.
- Other languages
- Words in any script work. For non-English words, the empty squares are filled with letters from your own word list so the puzzle stays fair.
Choosing size and difficulty
| Players | Grid size | Difficulty | Words |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young children (5–7) | 8 × 8 | Easy — left to right and top to bottom only | 5–8 short words |
| Children (8–10) | 10 × 10 or 12 × 12 | Medium — adds diagonals | 8–12 words |
| Older kids and adults | 15 × 15 | Hard — all eight directions, including backwards | 12–20 words |
| Puzzle fans | 18 × 18 or 20 × 20 | Hard | 20–30 words |
Long words need a grid at least as wide as the word; if a word cannot be placed, the tool tells you which one.
Ideas for word lists
Spelling practice. Use this week’s spelling words — finding them in the grid makes pupils look at each letter.
Vocabulary for a topic. Planets, animals of the rainforest, parts of a plant or the vocabulary of a language lesson.
Party and holiday puzzles. Guests’ names for a birthday, or Christmas, Halloween and Thanksgiving words for a classroom activity.
The PDF has the puzzle on the first page and the answer key on the second, so you can print the puzzle for the class and keep the answers.
Frequently asked questions
How many words can I use?
As many as fit. Around 10–15 words suit a 12 × 12 grid; for more, choose 15 × 15 or larger.
Does the answer key come with it?
Yes. The PDF’s second page shows the same grid with every word highlighted.
Are my words uploaded?
No. The puzzle and the PDF are made in your browser.
Privacy
This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your files and text are processed on your device and are never uploaded to our servers.