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Word search generator

Make printable word search puzzles from your own words. Easy to hard, answer keys, multiple versions, PDF download, and play online.

Directions

Play it here — drag across a word

How to use Word search generator

Make a printable word search puzzle from your own word list in seconds. Choose the difficulty, grid size and directions, then download a PDF with an answer key — or play the puzzle right here by dragging across the words.

How to make a word search

  1. Type a title and your words (spelling lists, vocabulary, names, themes…)
  2. Pick a difficulty: Easy (across and down), Medium (+ diagonals) or Hard (+ backwards), or choose exact directions
  3. Download the PDF or print — US Letter or A4

Great for teachers

  • Make up to 50 different versions of the same puzzle so students can't copy
  • Answer key pages with every word highlighted
  • Harder options: hide the word list, or fill gaps only with letters from the words
  • Every puzzle has a number, so you can recreate it later

Free with no sign-up and no watermark. Puzzles are made on your device.

Word search generator FAQs

Is Word search generator free?

Word search generator is a free online tool on ReallyUseful.Tools. No account is required.

Does Word search generator run in my browser?

Word search generator is designed to run in your browser where supported, so files can stay on your device instead of being uploaded to a server.

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