Word Search Maker — Custom Puzzles from Your Word List
Build printable word searches from your own word list. Choose grid size, allow diagonals and reversed words, and print with or without the answer key. Free.
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How to use this generator
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Paste or type your word list, one word per line.
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Choose the grid size and whether to allow diagonals and reversed words.
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Decide whether to include an answer key page.
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Press Print to get the puzzle (and answer key) on paper.
Frequently asked questions
▸Can I turn off diagonal and backwards words?
Yes — both are options. With diagonals and reversed words off, every word runs left-to-right or top-to-bottom, ideal for younger solvers.
▸Is an answer key included?
Optionally. The answer key prints the same grid with the placed words highlighted so you can check solutions at a glance.
▸What is the largest grid I can make?
Up to 25×25. Any word longer than the grid size is reported and skipped rather than silently dropped.