Is this word search maker really free and without sign-up?

Yes. There is no account, no email, no watermark and no limit on how many puzzles you create or print.

Word Search Maker

Create a free printable word search puzzle in seconds — no sign-up, no watermark, no limits. Your words never leave your browser.

Your words (one per line)

Puzzle title Grid size Difficulty Class set — shuffled versions

Show answer key (also highlights when printing)

Tip: click “Generate puzzle” again for a different layout with the same words.

How to make a printable word search

Type or paste your words in the box, one word per line (2–20 letters each).
Pick a grid size and difficulty — easy places words only across and down, harder levels add diagonal and backwards words.
Click Generate puzzle, then Print / Save PDF. In the print dialog you can print on paper or choose “Save as PDF”.

Word searches for kids and adults

For young kids, use a 10 × 10 grid on the easy setting with 6–8 short words — words only run left-to-right and top-to-bottom, so they're quick to find. For adults or older students, a 15 × 15 or 20 × 20 grid on the hard setting with 15–20 longer words makes a genuinely challenging puzzle, because words can also run backwards and diagonally. Teachers often print two versions of the same list: generate once for the class, then tick the answer key box and print again to grade quickly.

Can I save my word search as a PDF?

Yes. Click Print / Save PDF and choose “Save as PDF” as the destination in your browser's print dialog. You get a clean, full-page PDF with no watermark — free to download and share.

Is this word search maker really free, with no sign-up?

Yes. No account, no email address, no watermark, no puzzle limit. The site is supported by ads, so the generator itself stays free. For teachers who need class sets, an optional Pro upgrade ($9 one-time) prints up to 10 shuffled versions of the same puzzle with answer keys in one go — everything else stays free and unlimited either way.

Is my word list uploaded anywhere?

No. The puzzle is generated by JavaScript running in your browser — your words never leave your device. Once the page has loaded, it even works offline.