Free puzzle generator

Create a polished word search in minutes

Build a themed word search for vocabulary practice, homework, or sub plans. Add your word list, tune the difficulty, and preview the puzzle right away.

1. Add your wordsPaste a themed list and see how many valid entries are ready to place.

2. Tune difficultyAdjust size, directions, backwards placement, and seed until it feels right.

3. Preview and refineReview the finished grid, regenerate if needed, and keep tweaking until it is classroom-ready.

Word Search Studio

Try the word search generator

Build a real word search with a simple guided flow, preview the finished puzzle, and keep adjusting it until it is ready to use.

Puzzle fit0/00% placed

Words: 0

Valid: 0

Grid: 14×14

Result: 14×14 grid • 0/0 placed

Step 1

Build your word list

Start by pasting the words you want hidden in the puzzle. We’ll help flag anything invalid before you generate.

Ready-to-generate checklist

Use one word per line for the cleanest list.
Keep words letters-only.
Use a grid at least as large as your longest word.

Entries: 0

Valid: 0

Longest: 0

Suggested grid: 14

1. Paste your words

Tip: One per line, or separate with commas/semicolons. Max words: 40 · Max length: 18.

0 words

Word list health

Total entries0

Valid entries0

Longest valid word0

Suggested minimum grid14

Readiness

Add a few words to get started

Continue when your list looks right for students.

Tip: shorter word lists are easier to place in smaller grids.

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