FREE ONLINE TOOL
Word Search Generator
Turn your word list into a printable word search with an answer key.
01
MAKE IT YOURS
Set it up
Enter short words; the puzzle places them horizontally, vertically, and diagonally.
Your inputs stay in this browser.
02
THE GOOD PART
Your results
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Choose your options and press Generate.
PRACTICAL GUIDE
How to use word search generator
Place your words in a letter grid for a printable search with a revealable answer key.
Three steps
- Enter at least three words with two to 14 letters each.
- Generate the grid and check that it fits your group.
- Print the puzzle and keep the answer key separate.
Example
Entering APPLE, GARDEN, and RIVER produces a grid containing those words in horizontal, vertical, or diagonal directions.
When it helps
Make a topic-specific spelling or vocabulary activity from your own list.
What to keep in mind
Only the first 12 eligible unique words are used; difficult combinations may fail to fit and need a shorter list.