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Free printable word search maker
Turn a favorite topic or a new vocabulary list into a puzzle. Choose the challenge and print the answers on their own page.
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PDF pages contain rendered images. Print at Actual size / 100% on matching paper. Up to 40 pages per export.
PNG downloads the displayed sheet at the selected resolution.
1200 ppi is the default for crisp lettering and fine lines. Choose a lower resolution for smaller files. Photo detail depends on the original image.
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Check every puzzle and keep the answer keys separate. Larger grids or fewer words help when a list cannot be placed.
- Add your content and choose a layout. Review every page, especially long names and captions.
- Download the PDF and select the matching paper size. Print one test page at 100% before printing the set.
- Save a project or download a backup to reuse the design. Clearing browser storage removes local projects.
Features, sizes and downloads
What can I customize, and what are the limits?
Build 8 × 8 to 32 × 32 grids from up to 60 distinct words, each 2–32 letters. Generate 1–5 puzzles with uppercase or lowercase letters. Choose forward/down, diagonal or all-direction difficulty, and export puzzles and answer keys together or separately.
Which sizes and file formats can I download?
Available paper sizes are A3 (297 × 420 mm), A4 (210 × 297 mm), A5 (148 × 210 mm), A6 (105 × 148 mm), US Letter (8.5 × 11 in), Legal (8.5 × 14 in) and Tabloid (11 × 17 in), with portrait or landscape orientation.
Export PDF pages or the displayed sheet as PNG at 150, 300, 600 or 1200 ppi. PDFs contain rendered images and preserve physical page dimensions. Layouts support up to 40 pages; item size, margins and two-sided layouts determine how many entries fit. Print at Actual size / 100%.
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Questions about your printable
Can I print the word search without the answers?
Yes. Keep answer keys enabled, then choose Puzzles only under PDF pages for the players. Choose Answer keys only for your own copy. Each key highlights the exact placements used in its puzzle.
How are accents and phrases handled?
Accented letters stay in the grid. Spaces, apostrophes and hyphens are removed, while the word list keeps your original labels. Use 2–32 letters per word; increase the grid size if a word cannot fit.