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Solve word searches interactively in your browser. Click and drag to find words with timer and progress tracking!
FreeWord Search Maker
Create and make custom word search puzzles in seconds with our free word search maker. Add your own words, choose grid size, and download printable PDFs with answer keys. Perfect for teachers, educators, and puzzle enthusiasts!
Create Your Word Search Puzzle
Add words, customize settings, and download PDF with answer key
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Why Use Our Free Word Search Maker?
Share Instantly
Share puzzles with one click. Students can play immediately without signing up. Great for remote learning!
PDF with Answers
Download two versions: one for students and one answer key with highlighted solutions. Perfect for teachers!
How to Make a Word Search Puzzle
Follow these simple steps to create your own custom word search puzzle with our free word search maker
1
Add Words
Type your words or use quick themes
2
Customize
Choose grid size and options
3
Download
Preview and get PDF with answers
Perfect For Everyone
👨🏫 Teachers & Educators
Use our free word search maker to create educational puzzles for vocabulary lessons, spelling practice, and classroom activities. Generate custom word searches in minutes!
👪 Parents & Homeschoolers
Make fun learning activities for kids. Perfect for homework help, rainy day activities, and educational games.
🎉 Party Planners
Create themed word searches for birthday parties, baby showers, weddings, or any celebration.
📚 Tutors & Trainers
Design custom word search puzzles for student engagement, vocabulary building, and assessment tools.
🧩 Puzzle Enthusiasts
Create unlimited word search puzzles with different themes, difficulties, and customization options.
🏢 Corporate Training
Make team-building activities, ice breakers, and training materials with company-specific terminology.
Powerful Features
Play Online
Interactive solving with timer and progress tracking
Share Puzzles
One-click sharing via link - no sign-up needed
Multiple Grid Sizes
Choose from 10×10, 15×15, or 20×20 grids
Diagonal Words
Enable diagonal word placement for more challenge
Quick Themes
20+ pre-made word lists for instant puzzles
Answer Keys
Generate PDF with highlighted solutions
Print Ready
High-quality PDFs ready to print
100% Free
No registration or payment required
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our word search maker
Making a word search is easy with our free word search maker! Simply scroll to the generator, add your words (one per line or separated by commas), choose your grid size and difficulty level, then click download. You'll get a printable PDF with your custom word search puzzle and an answer key.
Yes! Our word search maker is 100% free. You can create unlimited word search puzzles, download PDFs with answer keys, and there's no registration required. No hidden fees, no watermarks - completely free forever.
Absolutely! That's the main feature. You can add any words you want - perfect for vocabulary lessons, themed parties, or personalized puzzles. Just type or paste your words into the word list, and our maker will create a custom word search puzzle for you.
Yes! You can download two versions: one blank word search puzzle for solving, and one answer key with all words highlighted. This is perfect for teachers who need to check student work quickly.
You can choose from preset grid sizes (10×10, 15×15, 20×20) or create a custom grid size from 5×5 to 30×30. Larger grids can fit more words and longer words, while smaller grids are better for younger students or shorter word lists.