Free Word Search Generator
Create your own printable word-search puzzle in seconds. Hide custom words in a grid, set the difficulty and print an answer key.
Your letter grid
Create a puzzle to start.
Your custom letter grid will appear here.
Make a word search from your own words
Enter a themed vocabulary list, then select a grid size. Easy places words across and down. Medium also uses diagonals. Hard can hide words backward as well. Every entered word is checked for a valid placement before the puzzle is shown.
Print and save your custom word search
Check the answer key option, then use Print / Save PDF. The worksheet includes the letter grid and word bank, while the second page highlights the answers. Choose US Letter or A4 for a classroom or household printer.
Tips for a better puzzle
For beginners, choose Easy with six to eight short words. For advanced solvers, try Hard with ten to twelve different-length words. If the grid is too crowded, remove some words or select a bigger grid.