Free Word Search Generator — Make & Print Your Own

Type your own words or pick a theme, generate a puzzle, then find the words on screen or print it out. Everything runs in your browser — no sign-up.

How to Make a Word Search

Type your own list of words, one per line, or pick a preset theme to fill the list for you. Give your puzzle a title, choose a grid size and difficulty, then click Generate. Print it out or download it as a PNG once you are happy with it.

How to Play

Drag across letters in the grid to select a word. Words that match lock in and get struck off the list automatically. Stuck? Toggle Answer key to reveal every hidden word at once.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a word search?
A word search is a puzzle where you find hidden words in a grid of letters, reading forwards, backwards, or diagonally depending on the difficulty.
How do I make one for my classroom?
Type or paste your list of words (or pick a preset theme), give it a title, choose a size and difficulty, then click Generate. Print as many copies as you need.
Are backwards and diagonal words included?
On Easy, words only read left-to-right and top-to-bottom. Medium and Hard add backwards and diagonal directions for a bigger challenge.
Is it free to print?
Yes, generate as many puzzles as you like and print them for free, no sign-up required.
Is anything uploaded?
No — everything runs in your browser. Your word list and puzzle never leave your device.

Related Word Tools

Need words to hide? Generate a themed list with the Word Generator, play more word games, or solve letters with the Word Unscrambler.