Make Your Own Word Search Puzzles
Choose a difficulty, customize your word list and grid — then download as PDF for free.
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Puzzle Type
Word List
Grid Size
Max Words
Directions
Word Bank
Title
Answer Key
Line Weight
Grid Color
Letter Color
Paper Size
Orientation
Page Margins
Paper Color
Units
Puzzle Seed
Standard difficulty with diagonal words — 15x15 grid, up to 15 words
Free Printable Word Search Puzzle Generator
Our word search generator creates 8 different puzzle types — easy, medium, hard, kids, themed, vocabulary, jumbo, and mini. Each type is fully customizable with adjustable grid size, word lists, allowed directions, and visual styling.
Customize every detail: grid size from 6 to 25, up to 40 words, horizontal, vertical, diagonal, and backwards directions. Choose from preset word lists including animals, colors, fruits, holidays, science, sports, and more — or type your own custom words. Add a title, word bank, and even an answer key overlay.
Difficulty Levels
Easy puzzles use a smaller grid with horizontal and vertical words only. Medium adds diagonal directions. Hard uses a large grid with all directions including backwards. Kids and mini modes use small grids with simple words — perfect for young puzzlers.
Themed & Vocabulary
Themed puzzles come with curated word lists for holidays, animals, science, and more. Vocabulary mode adds definition lines below the word bank, making it perfect for classroom use. Choose from 16 built-in word lists or create your own custom list.