Word Search Generator, Free & Printable

Type your words, pick a grid size, and get a printable word-search puzzle with answers hidden across, down and diagonally. Free, no signup, school-safe.

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How it works

Each word is placed at a random free spot in one of four directions (across, down, two diagonals), words may cross where they share a letter. Empty cells are then filled with random letters. Click Generate again for a completely different layout of the same words.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which directions do the words hide in?

Across (left-to-right), down (top-to-bottom) and both diagonals. No backwards or bottom-up words, this keeps puzzles friendly for school-age solvers.

What words work best?

Short common words of 3-8 letters. Letters only, spaces, numbers and punctuation are stripped automatically. Words longer than the grid are skipped.

How do I print it?

Click Generate, then print straight from your browser (Ctrl/Cmd+P), the form and buttons hide automatically on paper, leaving just the puzzle and word list.

Is there an answer key?

Regenerate with the same words until you like the layout, then print one copy for solving. Teachers typically circle one copy themselves as the key, each layout is random, so a fresh click makes a fresh puzzle.

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