Word Search Generator & Free Online Game
Make a real letter-search puzzle from your own words, then solve it right here. Choose an easy topic or customize the word list, pick a grid size, and print the same puzzle as a worksheet — all in your browser, for free.
Find the hidden words
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Your word list
- FOREST
- RIVER
- MOUNTAIN
- MEADOW
- SUNRISE
About the free word search puzzle maker
Can I make a word search with my own words?
Yes. Enter at least two words in the custom box and select Create from my words. The generator places them inside a new square grid and fills the remaining cells with random letters. You can select 10×10, 12×12 or 15×15.
Can I print a word search and its answer key?
Yes. Print worksheet opens your browser's print dialog. To print the solution, click Show answers before printing; to print a clean puzzle, hide the answers first. You can save it as a PDF using your browser's print settings.
Can I play this word search online on a phone?
Yes. Drag your finger across letters in one straight line. If dragging is difficult, tap the start and end letters separately. This is a free, client-side puzzle; no upload or account is required.
Are the word search puzzles randomly generated?
Yes. Each board is generated using a reproducible seed and the words you choose. The generator checks that each target word was placed in a straight line. It does not guarantee that filler letters cannot accidentally form additional non-target words.