The Best Word Search Maker

A modern word search builder for classrooms, homeschool, and personal use. Customize layouts, colors, and difficulty—then download a clean, print-ready PDF with answers.

Create a Word Search ✨See Example Puzzles

Ready in Minutes!

How to Create a Word Search

Enter your word list

Add vocabulary, spelling words, or themed terms to the word search generator.

Customize your word search

Choose grid size, difficulty, and layout to make your own word search feel right for your audience. Edit shapes, colors, fonts, and more.

Generate & print

Our word search builder exports a printable PDF with an automatic answer key.

A Word Search Builder Perfect for DIY

This word puzzle maker focuses on clean output. Create a word search, generate a PDF, and hand it to a class without extra formatting work. Skip using Canva, Powerpoint, or outdated generators.

Create word searches from your own list

Paste any set of words; the word search creator handles the grid.

Adjustable difficulty (easy to hard)

Build your own word search for kids or adults.

Printable word search PDFs

Ready in one click with margins and spacing that print cleanly.

Automatic answer keys

Save time on grading and checks.

Works for classrooms, homeschool, and personal use

A flexible word search builder for any setting.

Shapes, colors, and more

Set shapes, title colors, grid size, and layout directly in the editor.

Why Use Our Word Search Creator?

Feature	Our Editor	Typical Generators
All-in-one workflow	✅	Need to copy/paste across multiple tools
Customizable colors, shapes, and fonts	✅	No styling options available
Print-ready layouts with answer keys	✅	Manual formatting and inconsistent output
Create a complete worksheet in minutes	✅	Time-consuming to create a polished puzzle

Who Are These Word Search Puzzles For?

Teachers

Classroom-ready word search worksheets you can print fast.

Parents

DIY word search activities for kids that you can generate in minutes.

Students

Create your own word search for vocab practice and spelling review.

Adults

Create printable word finds for puzzle nights and brain games you can share.

Create Your Word Search

Launch the word search editor, add your list, and download a clean PDF with an answer key.

Create a Word Search See Templates

Frequently Asked Questions

What file format are the word search puzzles available in?

All word search puzzles are provided as printable PDF files designed for clear, easy printing.

Can I customize a word search before printing it?

Yes. You can edit the word list, title, grid size, shape, difficulty, and visual styling in the editor before printing or downloading the puzzle.

Do I need to finish editing before downloading the PDF?

No. You can download or print a word search at any time, whether you have customized it or kept the original layout.

What does the difficulty level of a word search mean?

Difficulty reflects factors like grid size, number of words, and how challenging it is to locate them. Higher difficulty puzzles typically take longer to complete.

Are answer keys included with every word search?

Yes. Each word search includes an answer key that shows where all words appear in the grid.