Make your own word search puzzles with the Word Search Maker! This easy-to-use tool allows you to provide your own word list and create custom word searches in minutes. You can then download and print them instantly, or play online the pre-made puzzles right away. So get creative and have some fun!
How do you create custom Word Search Puzzles?
It’s easy! Just provide your word list and the Word Search Maker will create a puzzle for you.
- Enter your words into the text box provided. Make sure to add no more than 30 words.
- Select the theme or topics of your word search.
- Words should only include letters from a-z – uppercase or lowercase. You can use space and dash but these will be omitted while searching for your word search.
- Make sure not to use any personal information if you want your puzzles added to our database.
- When you are ready, click on “Regenerate” and the word search will be generated for you.
- If you want to download and print your word search puzzle, just click on “Download PDF.” The word search will be downloaded as a PDF file which you can then print.
NOTE: These are randomly generated words so be sure to proofread carefully before using. You can also regenerate the puzzle with new array of words.
Puzzle Creator: (example: Mrs. Jones)
Enter your word list in the box below.
- Use a comma or press enter between words.
- Minimum word length: 3 letters
- Maximum word length: 16 letters
- Recommended number of words: 20
Level — Intermediate
· 18 x 12 grid
· Words hidden across, down, and diagonally
· No backwards words
· Medium font size
· Recommended for grades 2 — 4
Please note:
- There may be a limit to the number and lengths of words hidden. If you have too many words or your words are too long, they may be left out of the puzzle. Please check your puzzle carefully to make sure all of your words are there.
- Our word search generator uses a basic word filter to prevent the accidental, random creation of offensive words. When you create your puzzle, please check it over it carefully to be sure unintended words were not added by our random letter generator.
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Sample Word Search Puzzle Generator Images
Below are two examples of beginner and intermediate Word Searches! The Word Search Maker creates the puzzle page as well as a solution page.
What is a Word Search Puzzle?
A word search puzzle is basically find a combination of words placed in a grid. Those set of words can be placed horizontally, vertically or diagonally. Purpose of this puzzle is to find words that are hidden in the jargon of other words.
Most of the times the words that need to be searched are written at the bottom of the puzzle.
Benefits of playing Word Search Puzzles
Hard to believe but games and puzzles play an important part in keeping up our mental health. Such puzzles stimulate the brain activities, this helping us stay focused and increased concentration.
They are helpful for kids and adults to learn and memorize new vocabulary words, historical events, popular destinations, interesting characters and so much more.
Word Search Generator Tool
You can create your own custom word search puzzles with this Word Search Puzzle Generator. You can use variety of options to create such puzzles. Follow these steps to create your custom words search puzzles:
- Input the Title of the puzzle
- Create and input your Words List
- Select the Grid Size, like 10×10, 15×15, 20×20 etc
- Select the Font Style.
- Select the Difficulty Level of Easy or Normal
- Select the theme of your choice, if you wish.
- If you wish, you select to show cell borders or not.
- Lastly, select the color of Title, Grid and Words.
- Once all the options are set, click on “Generate New”.
- Select “Show Answers” button to see the answers.
- Once generated, download the puzzles as PDF or JPG formats.
- You can also Download Preview before actually downloading the puzzles.
- To see the existing word search puzzles, click on the “Brose Gallery” button.
- Print the puzzles and start playing.
What Kind of Word Search Puzzles Should I Make?
When you are customizing a word search puzzle, it is entirely up to you to include the type of words you want to use in your word search puzzle.
To keep the players interested, make sure to use the words that are not too long in length. Try to avoid phrases that can get mixed up easily with other words.
Avoid words that require special characters, punctuation marks or numbers.
PLEASE NOTE: After you create your puzzle, proofread carefully to make sure that offensive or unintended words are not used. If you happen to come across any, you can generate another puzzle by following the steps above.
Puzzlemaker is a puzzle generation tool for teachers, students and parents. Create and print customized word search, criss-cross, math puzzles, and more-using your own word lists.
To create your word search puzzle, follow the steps below and click the “Create My Puzzle” button when you are done.
Enter a title for your puzzle
The title will appear at the top of your page. (49 characters or fewer.)
Enter the size of your word search puzzle
Your puzzle can be up to 40 letters by 40 letters and still fit on one page. The optimum puzzle size is 15 letters by 15 letters.
Number of Letters Across
Number of Letters Down
Word search puzzle options
Puzzles where the words do not share any letters are faster to generate and easier to solve. If you choose to share letters as much as possible, the computer will take a little longer to generate the puzzle.
Use each letter only once.
Share letters occasionally.
Share letters as much as possible.
Word search puzzle output type
Choose puzzle output as either and image or HTML.
Image
HTML
Case Options
Choose if you would like your puzzle to be built using all uppercase, all lowercase or mixed case letters.
All Uppercase Letters
Mixed Uppercase and Lowercase Letters
All Lowercase Letters
Enter your words
Separate your words with commas, spaces or type each word on a new line. Any character that is not a letter will be considered a space.
Fill with Sample Data
2000 of 2000 words remaining
Show instructions
Check this box if you want instructions to appear below the puzzle.
Check your puzzles
Puzzlemaker uses a word filter to prevent the random creation of offensive words. After you create your puzzle, proofread it carefully to check for the placement of unintended words created by random letter combinations. You can regenerate your puzzle by selecting the «Back» button in your browser and pressing the «Create My Puzzle» button again.
We have a large collection of word search puzzles online, with new ones being added regularly. They are fun to play, but also educational as they help to reinforce spelling.
The Benefits of Word Search Puzzles
- First of all, our word search puzzles are 100% free to play and you can even go old school and print them off to enjoy offline later.
- In addition, these puzzles are great for consolidating spelling, you can use this resource as an opening to other independent writing activities.
- Above all, the more words you encounter and understand, the broader your day-to-day vocabulary will become, so they are a great way to increase your exposure to old and new words.
To get started playing, just select a level from below. Best of luck.
Word Search Puzzles for Basic English Learners
Pre A1 Beginner Level
Here are word search puzzles for students at a beginner level of English or Pre-A1 on the CEFR scale.
A1 Elementary Level
For these puzzles, they are for students at an elementary level of English or A1 on the CEFR scale.
A2 Pre-Intermediate Level
In this section the puzzles are for students at a pre-intermediate level of English or A2 on the CEFR scale.
Word Search Puzzles for Independent English Learners
B1 Intermediate Level
For these puzzles, they are for students at an intermediate level of English or B1 on the CEFR scale.
B2 Upper Intermediate Level
In this section the puzzles are for students at an upper-intermediate level of English or B2 on the CEFR scale.
Word Search Puzzles for Proficient English Learners
C1 Advanced Level
For this last section, these puzzles are for students at an advanced level of English or C1 on the CEFR scale.
More puzzles, activities and games available:
First of all, why not try our match-up games to help you build up your vocabulary to dizzy heights.
In addition, our word puzzles are especially helpful as you try to retain new words in a different language.
Finally, our crossword puzzles help you to spell linked words correctly to be able to complete the task.
More activities available:
In addition, learning English requires not just a good vocabulary, but a strong foundation of English grammar to communicate effectively and our grammar exercises provide the practice for this purpose.
When learning vocabulary, especially helpful are our vocabulary exercises that are focussed on a theme or topic as these provide word retention practice, so you can be confident to read, write, speak and listen successfully.
Most importantly, once you are at a good level of English, you should combine your knowledge of vocabulary and grammar to understand and produce well-written pieces of text. We provide model text types for you to read and practice.
Check out our free online word search and word puzzle games. Find words forward, backward, diagonally, vertically or horizontally.
No Annoying Apps, No Software Downloads!
All games are browser-based. Our catalog is rendered in mobile-friendly HTML5, offering cross-device gameplay. You can play on mobile devices like Apple iPhones, Google Android powered cell phones from manufactures like Samsung, tablets like the iPad or Kindle Fire, laptops, and Windows-powered desktop computers. All game files are stored locally in your web browser cache. These games work in Apple Safari, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Opera and other modern web browsers.
2 Player Word Search
This is a multiplayer timed word search puzzle game. Customize your puzzle by choosing from among 8 topics (or all of them at once). Play by yourself or against a friend.
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This is a multiplayer timed word search puzzle game. Customize your puzzle by choosing from among 8 topics (or all of them at once). Play by yourself or against a friend.
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9 Words Search
This is a simple word finding game. Choose from 3 different word themes and find all 9 words shown at the bottom center of the screen as fast as you can.
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This is a simple word finding game. Choose from 3 different word themes and find all 9 words shown at the bottom center of the screen as fast as you can.
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Amazing World of Gumball Word Search
This is a word finding game themed for the hit Cartoon Network series.
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This is a word finding game themed for the hit Cartoon Network series.
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Be Cool Scooby Doo Word Search Game: Forward & Reverse
This is a word search game which uses words from the animated series and has players find them. The game offers two difficulty levels with many words being backward and diagonal on hard mode. See how long it takes you to complete the puzzle and how many stars you earn.
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This is a word search game which uses words from the animated series and has players find them. The game offers two difficulty levels with many words being backward and diagonal on hard mode. See how long it takes you to complete the puzzle and how many stars you earn.
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Christmas Word Search
This is a simple word finding game themed after the holiday. Choose to play a small or large puzzle size and find all the words from the word list at the bottom as fast as you can.
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This is a simple word finding game themed after the holiday. Choose to play a small or large puzzle size and find all the words from the word list at the bottom as fast as you can.
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Daily Word Search
This is a word finding game that provides puzzles in 3 difficulty levels and puzzle sizes for each day of the year.
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This is a word finding game that provides puzzles in 3 difficulty levels and puzzle sizes for each day of the year.
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Earth Day Word Search
This is a simple word finding game themed after natural conservation and protecting mother Earth. Choose to play a small or large puzzle size and find all the words from the word list at the bottom as fast as you can.
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This is a simple word finding game themed after natural conservation and protecting mother Earth. Choose to play a small or large puzzle size and find all the words from the word list at the bottom as fast as you can.
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Easter Word Search
This is a simple word finding game themed after the holiday. Choose to play a small or large puzzle size and find all the words from the word list at the bottom as fast as you can.
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This is a simple word finding game themed after the holiday. Choose to play a small or large puzzle size and find all the words from the word list at the bottom as fast as you can.
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Halloween Word Search Game
This is a simple word finding game where you find seasonally themed words in either a small or large puzzle.
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This is a simple word finding game where you find seasonally themed words in either a small or large puzzle.
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Happy New Year Word Search
This is a simple word finding game themed after the holiday. Choose to play a small or large puzzle size and find all the words from the word list at the bottom as fast as you can.
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This is a simple word finding game themed after the holiday. Choose to play a small or large puzzle size and find all the words from the word list at the bottom as fast as you can.
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Independence Day Word Search
This is a simple word finding game themed after the holiday. Choose to play a small or large puzzle size and find all the words from the word list at the bottom as fast as you can.
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This is a simple word finding game themed after the holiday. Choose to play a small or large puzzle size and find all the words from the word list at the bottom as fast as you can.
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Looking For The Words
This is a 3-category word search game for suitable for young learners. Find 9 fruit, animal, or food related words in a 10×10 letter grid.
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This is a 3-category word search game for suitable for young learners. Find 9 fruit, animal, or food related words in a 10×10 letter grid.
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Martin Luther King Day Word Search
This is a simple word finding game themed after the holiday. Choose to play a small or large puzzle size and find all the words from the word list at the bottom as fast as you can.
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This is a simple word finding game themed after the holiday. Choose to play a small or large puzzle size and find all the words from the word list at the bottom as fast as you can.
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Math Search
In this game you must find the answers to the operators on the left side of the screen, word search style. Find all the hidden numbers before the timer runs out. Play through 8 stages with a 10-minute timer on each. Start with adding 3-digit numbers & as you advance move up to numbers as long as 5 digits while adding it subtraction, multiplication, & division.
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In this game you must find the answers to the operators on the left side of the screen, word search style. Find all the hidden numbers before the timer runs out. Play through 8 stages with a 10-minute timer on each. Start with adding 3-digit numbers & as you advance move up to numbers as long as 5 digits while adding it subtraction, multiplication, & division.
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Math Word Search: Math Solving & Word Seeking Game for Students
This is a unique math solving and word searching game for students and kids. Players must solve the equations on the left side of the game. Then they must find the word of the answer across the word puzzle. Complete the game on easy or hard mode.
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This is a unique math solving and word searching game for students and kids. Players must solve the equations on the left side of the game. Then they must find the word of the answer across the word puzzle. Complete the game on easy or hard mode.
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Memorial Day Word Search
This is a simple word finding game themed after the holiday. Choose to play a small or large puzzle size and find all the words from the word list at the bottom as fast as you can.
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This is a simple word finding game themed after the holiday. Choose to play a small or large puzzle size and find all the words from the word list at the bottom as fast as you can.
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OMG Word Genius
This is a hidden word puzzle game with 108 levels. Connect all the letters in the proper order to find them in the jumble. All the letters in a jumble form part of a word.
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This is a hidden word puzzle game with 108 levels. Connect all the letters in the proper order to find them in the jumble. All the letters in a jumble form part of a word.
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Presidents’ Day Word Search
This is a simple word finding game themed after the holiday. Choose to play a small or large puzzle size and find all the words from the word list at the bottom as fast as you can.
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This is a simple word finding game themed after the holiday. Choose to play a small or large puzzle size and find all the words from the word list at the bottom as fast as you can.
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Saint Patrick’s Day Word Search
This is a simple luck of the Irish word finding game themed after the holiday. Choose to play a small or large puzzle size and find all the words from the word list at the bottom as fast as you can.
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This is a simple luck of the Irish word finding game themed after the holiday. Choose to play a small or large puzzle size and find all the words from the word list at the bottom as fast as you can.
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Thanksgiving Word Search
This is a simple word finding game themed after the holiday. Choose to play a small or large puzzle size and find all the words from the word list at the bottom as fast as you can.
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This is a simple word finding game themed after the holiday. Choose to play a small or large puzzle size and find all the words from the word list at the bottom as fast as you can.
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TRZ Word Search
This is a simple word finding game with 20 word categories ranging from animals, colors, drinks, foods, fruits, house, human body, professions and the United States. This game automatically highlights all instances of a selected letter, which can help you find the words.
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This is a simple word finding game with 20 word categories ranging from animals, colors, drinks, foods, fruits, house, human body, professions and the United States. This game automatically highlights all instances of a selected letter, which can help you find the words.
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Waffle Word Finder Game
Waffle is a free online word search game where players can find words in any order.
Spell words by drawing lines through the letter tiles. Spelling may be forward or backward with tiles being used vertically, horizontally, diagonally, or any combination in conjunction so long as you can draw line segments directly connecting the tiles in sequence.
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Waffle is a free online word search game where players can find words in any order.
Spell words by drawing lines through the letter tiles. Spelling may be forward or backward with tiles being used vertically, horizontally, diagonally, or any combination in conjunction so long as you can draw line segments directly connecting the tiles in sequence.
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WF Revolution
This is a hidden word search game inspired by Boggle. Use hints to identify what words to look for. Connect the letters in the right order to find all the words in the jumble.
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This is a hidden word search game inspired by Boggle. Use hints to identify what words to look for. Connect the letters in the right order to find all the words in the jumble.
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Word Finder
This is a simple word search game comprising words from 10 different categories. Play through 3 difficulty levels as fast as you can.
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This is a simple word search game comprising words from 10 different categories. Play through 3 difficulty levels as fast as you can.
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Word Play: Disney Word Finding Game
This is a word finding puzzle where players must use all letters from each puzzle as parts of words to move on to the next word. Play novice, intermediate, or pro puzzles themed after Descendants 3, The Owl House, Raven’s Home, Big City Greens, or Bunk’d.
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This is a word finding puzzle where players must use all letters from each puzzle as parts of words to move on to the next word. Play novice, intermediate, or pro puzzles themed after Descendants 3, The Owl House, Raven’s Home, Big City Greens, or Bunk’d.
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Word Search
This is a simple word clearing game for young children. Link the letters together to form words. Keep forming words until all of the letters on the grid are gone.
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This is a simple word clearing game for young children. Link the letters together to form words. Keep forming words until all of the letters on the grid are gone.
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Word Search Creator
This game lets you make your own word search puzzles that you can play online or save and print to share with others. List down up to 15 search items to look for and let the game do the rest.
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This game lets you make your own word search puzzles that you can play online or save and print to share with others. List down up to 15 search items to look for and let the game do the rest.
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Word Search Game
This is a simple customizable word finding game. Choose from 6 categories including animals, computer, countries, fruits, music, and vegetables. Find words in 6 playable languages: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish.
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This is a simple customizable word finding game. Choose from 6 categories including animals, computer, countries, fruits, music, and vegetables. Find words in 6 playable languages: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish.
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Word Search Premium
This is a challenging word search game where you must find a set of words in a 20 x 30 grid.
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This is a challenging word search game where you must find a set of words in a 20 x 30 grid.
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Word Search Pro
This is a simple timed word finding game with a customizable background. Choose from 10 themes and find all the words listed.
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This is a simple timed word finding game with a customizable background. Choose from 10 themes and find all the words listed.
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Word Search Puzzle
This is a simple geography-themed word search game. Find all the answers to the hints on the right side of the screen before you lose all your points.
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This is a simple geography-themed word search game. Find all the answers to the hints on the right side of the screen before you lose all your points.
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