Free Printable Word Search Generator – Create Your Puzzle Instantly
Welcome to the best free printable word search generator on the web! This tool lets you quickly and easily create customized word search puzzles for any occasion — school, home, or just for fun. Whether you’re a teacher preparing class activities, a parent looking for educational games, or a puzzle lover searching for a unique challenge, this generator is perfect for you.
You can enter your own words manually or use the automatic mode where the generator selects words randomly from our curated categories. Once your puzzle is generated, you can print it as a clean, high-quality PDF with or without the answer key. You can also solve it directly online — no printing required.
Our word search maker is completely free to use and doesn’t require registration. Enjoy endless puzzle creation with options for different grid sizes, difficulty levels, and answer visibility. Try it now and start building word search worksheets that are fun, printable, and shareable!
🧩 How to Use the Word Search Generator
- Select your grid size (width and height between 7 and 16).
- Choose a difficulty level: Easy (no diagonal or backward), Medium (diagonal, no backward), or Hard (includes backward words).
- Pick a topic (or enter your own words in Creator Mode).
- Click “Generate Puzzle” to create your word search.
- Customize the title if needed (Auto Mode suggests one; Creator Mode lets you write your own).
- Download as PDF using the one-click button (includes answer key if you want).
- Share your puzzle with identical grid via WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, or by copying the link.
🔄 Word count limits:
▸ Auto Mode:
For a grid with 7–9 cells in width or height, up to 8 words are included.
For 10–12 cells, up to 12 words.
For 13–16 cells, up to 16 words.
▸ Creator Mode:
For a grid with 7–9 cells in width or height, enter 6 to 8 words, one per line.
For 10–12 cells, enter 6 to 12 words, one per line.
For 13–16 cells, enter 6 to 16 words, one per line.
Note: Not all entered words may be used if they don't fit the grid.
❓ Word Search Generator – FAQ
What does the Free Word Search Generator do?
It creates printable word search puzzles with customizable grid sizes, difficulty levels, and word lists. You can download a PDF version and share the same puzzle with friends.
What grid sizes are available?
You can choose separate width and height values from 7 to 16 cells.
What difficulty levels can I choose from?
There are 3 difficulty levels: Easy (no diagonals or backwards), Medium (diagonals allowed, no backwards), and Hard (backwards added).
How are word directions handled?
Word directions vary by difficulty: easy puzzles include horizontal/vertical only; medium adds diagonals; hard includes all directions including backwards.
How can I share my generated puzzle?
You can share the identical puzzle grid using buttons for WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, or by copying the link.
Can I print or save my puzzle?
Yes, you can download a clean PDF (with or without answers). There are no watermarks.
What are the word list limits?
In auto mode, The number of words in the puzzle depends on the grid size: for a grid with 7–9 cells in width or height, up to 8 words are included; for 10–12 cells, up to 12 words; and for 13–16 cells, up to 16 words. This scaling ensures that larger grids have more words, keeping the puzzle balanced and appropriately challenging. In Creator Mode, you can manually enter 6–16 words, depending on the grid size. (note: not all words may fit).
Is signup or download limited?
No login is required. There are no session limits or download restrictions.
Do you have daily puzzles?
Yes! Visit our Daily Puzzles page for free, auto-generated challenges updated every day.