A word search maker that just prints
Printable PDF in one click
No editor and no account: choose your options and the PDF downloads straight away, in US Letter or A4.
Your own words
Type a spelling list, vocabulary or names — one word per line or separated by commas — and get a ready word search.
Five ready themes
Animals, food, nature, space and sports, with a new word list picked for every download.
For kids and adults
Kids grids are small and read only left to right and top to bottom; classic puzzles add diagonal and backward words.
Answer key included
A solution page marks every hidden word, so checking takes seconds.
Need a whole book?
Wisdom Effect builds complete word search books for Amazon KDP: hundreds of puzzles, grids up to 24×24, title pages, KDP-safe margins and a commercial license.
How to print word searches
- 1Pick a theme or choose My own words and type your list.
- 2Choose classic or kids puzzles and a difficulty.
- 3Keep the answer key on or off and choose US Letter or A4.
- 4Click Download PDF and print it.
Free word search generator FAQ
Is this word search generator really free?
Yes. No account, no credit card and no watermark across the puzzles — just a small source line at the bottom of each page.
Can I make a word search with my own words?
Yes. Choose My own words and type 4 to 15 words, one per line or separated by commas — great for spelling lists, vocabulary and party games.
Can I print the worksheets for my class or family?
Yes. The free PDFs are for personal and classroom use: print as many copies as you like for your family, students or residents.
Can I sell these puzzles or publish them on Amazon KDP?
Not the free ones — they are for personal and classroom use only. For books you sell, create a word search book in Wisdom Effect: books generated on paid plans and with credit packs come with a full commercial license.
How hard are the puzzles?
Easy hides words left to right and top to bottom in a 10×10 grid, Medium adds diagonals on 13×13, and Hard uses all eight directions — including backwards — on 15×15.
Are there word searches for kids?
Yes. Choose For kids: 6×6 to 10×10 grids with 4 to 8 words that read only left to right and top to bottom.
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Want a whole word search book?
Generate 100+ word searches from hundreds of themes or your own lists, with answer keys and KDP-safe margins. Free trial with 25 credits, no credit card.