Word search maker
Make your own word search
Type in your words and get a large-print word search to play, print, or share. Free, no sign-up, and readable by design — ready in about a minute.
Type or paste your words — one per line, or separated by commas or spaces.
Good to know
- Use letters only — numbers and symbols are removed.
- Separate words with a comma, a space, or a new line.
- 3 to 13 letters per word, up to 20 — the grid sizes to fit.
- Puzzles never expire — they live in the link. Bookmark or share one to keep it.
How it works
Type your words — one per line, or separated by commas or spaces — pick a difficulty and a color, and press Make my word search. Your puzzle appears straight away, ready to play, print, or share. Every puzzle gets its own link, so you can send it to someone and they’ll play the very same grid — and it never expires.
Readable by design
Most word-search makers cram in as many words as they can, and the letters shrink until they’re a strain to read. Ours does the opposite: it keeps the letters big and clear, sizing the grid to your list rather than the other way round. Whether it’s for you, a parent, or a whole room of people, it comes out as a genuinely large-print puzzle — the kind that’s a pleasure to solve, not a squint.
Who makes word searches here
Teachers building a spelling or vocabulary list. Activity directors at senior centers and care homes, printing something the whole room can read. Grandparents putting together a puzzle for the grandchildren — or the grandchildren for them. Anyone marking a birthday, a reunion, or a quiet afternoon with a personalized puzzle of their own.
Common questions
Is the word search maker free?
Yes — completely free, with no sign-up and no app to download. Type your words and your puzzle is ready in about a minute.
Can I print my word search?
Yes. Every puzzle prints as a clean, large-print sheet — with a separate answer key for the Challenging level. Free, and no sign-up to print.
How many words can I use?
Up to 20. The grid sizes itself to your list — a snug 10×10 for a short list, a roomier 13×13 for a longer one — so it always stays readable. Add more than fit and we’ll gently suggest trimming a few.
Are the puzzles large print?
Yes. Every puzzle is built in our large-print style — big, clear letters, never cramped — and the A / A+ / A++ buttons at the top make everything larger still.
Can I share the puzzle I make?
Yes. Every puzzle has its own link — share it and family or friends play the exact same grid right in their browser. It never expires.
Do you keep or publish my puzzle?
No. Your puzzle lives entirely in its link — nothing is saved to our site or made public, and it never expires. It’s yours.
Something not working, or an idea to make this better? Get in touch — we read every message.
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