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Word search maker

A printable letter grid where students hunt for your words — with an answer key.

Optional: add a clue after a dash, and students find the word from the clue.

Built by an exact algorithm, without AI. Print it or choose “Save as PDF” in the print window.

Preview

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This is an example. Type your own words or names to make your sheet.

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Word search

Find the words in the grid and circle them. Words go left to right, top to bottom and diagonally.

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  • pumpkin
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  • scarecrow

Word search — Answers (for the teacher)

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autumn · harvest · pumpkin · leaves · acorn · scarecrow

Free · no sign-up · works offline

Word search maker — free printable puzzles for class

A word search maker hides your own list of words in a grid of letters for students to find and circle. Type up to 24 words for any topic and the word search maker places them across, down and diagonally — or in every direction, even backwards, in harder mode — and fills the gaps with letters taken from your words. Add a clue after a dash and students have to work out the word before they hunt for it. The sheet has a title, name and class lines and instructions, and the answer key with highlighted words prints on its own page.

How to use it

  1. 1Type your words, one per line (add “— clue” if you like).
  2. 2Turn on Harder for backwards words, or press “Another version”.
  3. 3Print it or save as PDF, with or without the answer key.

Ideas for your classroom

  • Practise this week’s spelling or sight words.
  • Preview key terms before reading a new chapter.
  • Use clues as a vocabulary challenge: read the definition, then find the word.
  • Make a themed puzzle for a holiday or the last day of term.
  • Give early finishers a calm task linked to the lesson.
How to use classroom tools →

Questions teachers ask

Is it free? Do I need an account?

It’s free and needs no account. Make as many puzzles as you like.

How many words can I use?

From 3 to 24 words of up to 15 letters; around 10–15 words make a good one-page puzzle.

Which letters fill the empty squares?

Letters taken from your own words, so the grid matches your language and doesn’t give the words away.

Can I make it easier for young students?

Yes. Keep Harder off so words only read left to right, top to bottom and diagonally.

Can I make different versions?

Yes. “Another version” places the words differently, so neighbours get different grids.

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