FREE PRINTABLE GAME MAKER
Word search maker
Hide your own words in a fresh puzzle. Customize your sheet below, then print or save a PDF.
YOUR GAME, YOUR WAY
Let’s make something fun.
Make it yours, then print the good times.
How to use the word search maker
- Enter up to 25 distinct words using letters in your language. Spaces and punctuation are removed in the puzzle.
- Easy mode places words left to right and top to bottom. Hard mode adds backwards and diagonal directions.
- Choose a 12, 15, or 18 letter grid. Print the separate answer key for the host. Cross off each word in the word bank as you find it.
Make it fit your group
For younger players, choose shorter lists, familiar words, and a shared practice round. For larger groups, explain the rules before handing out sheets. Try a birthday theme for parties, nature words for outdoor learning, or your own vocabulary list for a classroom activity.
Print a clean copy
Use the Print / Save PDF button to print only your generated sheets. Choose the same paper size in the browser dialog, turn off browser headers and footers, and use portrait orientation. Answer keys print on separate pages.