Word Search Maker

Free for teachers and parents

Turn tonight's spelling words into a puzzle pack

Type up to 10 words for tonight's homework, pick the age, print. Word searches, crosswords and scrambles with a cover and answers, made fresh in seconds.

  • Answer keys included
  • A4 and US Letter
  • Ready in 30 seconds
Make a puzzle pack Download a free sample pack

Free sample: 5 dinosaur puzzles for ages 6-9 with answers. No sign-up.

Your words 0 of 10 words

Put each word or phrase on its own line, or use commas.

    Add clues for a crossword (optional)

    No clues? The crossword becomes a fill-in: children fit your words into the grid.

    Age
    Puzzles
    Or use a ready-made theme

    Used when the box above is empty.

    Theme words

      Page options

      Same words and difficulty, different grids, so neighbours cannot copy. Each copy has its number at the foot of the page.

      Free for teachers and parents. Just your email to download.

      Page + page + page = your pack

      Every pack is made fresh for you, then put together with a cover and the answers.

      1. 1

        Choose

        Age, puzzle types and a theme. Swap any word for your own.

      2. 2

        Preview

        See the real page before you print. Shuffle for a brand new puzzle.

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        Print

        One PDF with a cover, the puzzles and an answer key. Print it as often as you like.

      Pick a theme they love

      Hand-checked words for every age, in UK or US spelling. More themes are on the way.

      Made for home and the classroom

      For parents and grandparents

      • Rainy days, long journeys and birthday party bags
      • Their favourite theme, at just the right level
      • Ink saver for home printers
      • No adverts, ever

      For teachers and tutors

      • Class sets: versions A, B and C with the same words in different grids
      • Answer key as a separate PDF
      • Your own topic words, like the Romans or the water cycle
      • Class name and a name and date line on every page

      Questions

      Are the puzzles right for my child's age?

      Yes. Pick 4-6, 6-9, 9-12 or Year 6 and up, and everything changes with it: grid size, which directions words run, letter size and how hard the puzzles are. Ages 4-6 only get words that go across and down, in big letters.

      Is it really free?

      Yes. Word Search Maker is free for teachers and parents. You can type your words and see the preview with no sign-up. We just ask for your email when you download, so we know how many people use it.

      Can I use it in the UK and the US?

      Yes. Choose A4 or US Letter paper and UK or US spelling. We set both from your country, and you can change them.

      Can I copy the pages for my class?

      Yes. You may print and copy your pack for your own family or class. Packs are not for resale. Teachers can also make a class set, with a different copy for every child, so neighbours cannot copy.

      Are there adverts or watermarks?

      No. There are no adverts and no watermarks, ever.

      What do you know about my child?

      Nothing. The site is for adults only and we only ask for your email address. We never ask for children's names or details, and we do not keep the words you type.

      Can I print in black and white?

      Yes. Switch on ink saver for clean black and white pages that are kind to home and school printers.

      Is there a dyslexia-friendly option?

      Yes. Switch on the dyslexia-friendly font for the Lexend typeface with extra letter spacing on every page.

      Ready for a rainy-day pack?

      It takes less than a minute, and it is free.

      Make a puzzle pack

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