Word search maker
Hide your own words in a printable puzzle, with an answer sheet included.
Words are converted to uppercase and duplicates are removed. No word list is uploaded. Random filler can form additional unintended words, so review the sheet before using it in a classroom. Download both sheets as SVG to print. Enter one word per line, using A–Z only. Up to 1,000,000 characters. Review the settings before running.
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How to use Word search maker
- Enter 2 to 25 words on separate lines or separated by commas. Use letters A–Z without spaces. Choose a grid large enough for the longest word, then generate the puzzle.
- Try APPLE, PEAR, ORANGE and BANANA in a 15-cell grid. The answer sheet highlights where every supplied word was placed. Words can run backward, and diagonal placement is optional.
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How to use it
Enter 2 to 25 words on separate lines or separated by commas. Use letters A–Z without spaces. Choose a grid large enough for the longest word, then generate the puzzle.
Try a small example
Try APPLE, PEAR, ORANGE and BANANA in a 15-cell grid. The answer sheet highlights where every supplied word was placed. Words can run backward, and diagonal placement is optional.
What to know
Words are converted to uppercase and duplicates are removed. No word list is uploaded. Random filler can form additional unintended words, so review the sheet before using it in a classroom. Download both sheets as SVG to print.