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Word Search Generator

Make a printable word search puzzle.

Print prints the grid and word list. Letters fill the empty cells at random.

About

Enter a list of words. Generates a word search grid with those words placed in random directions. Print or save as a PDF. Useful for classrooms, holiday cards, or a slow afternoon.

How to use

  1. Enter your word list (one per line).
  2. Pick grid size and difficulty.
  3. Generate and print.

FAQ

How does difficulty work?+

Easy uses only horizontal and vertical placement. Medium adds diagonal. Hard adds reverse. The grid size also matters.

Why didn't all my words fit?+

If words are too long for the grid, they're skipped. Increase grid size or shorten words.