Crossword maker

Create a custom crossword puzzle in just a few steps. Add your own words and hints, generate the layout automatically, and print a ready-to-use worksheet with a matching answer key. This crossword generator is great for classroom activities, homework, vocabulary practice, and language learning. You can edit the title, shuffle the puzzle until you like the layout, and add pictures to the worksheet using your own images or artwork from the catalog. It is a simple way to create a printable crossword for teaching, practice, or fun.

Title
Add name and date lines
Add instruction
Words and hints
Paper format
A4
Orientation
Portrait
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do I create a crossword puzzle?
Enter your words and hints in the Words and hints box, one pair per line, using this format:
WORD, hint
The generator will then try to build a crossword automatically.
What format should I use for words and hints?
Use one entry per line with a comma between the word and the hint.
Example: CAT, A small pet that says meow
How many entries do I need?
You need at least 2 valid word-and-hint lines to generate a crossword.
Why was no crossword generated?
This usually means there are not enough valid entries, or the words do not share enough matching letters to connect into one crossword.
Why do I see “These words can’t form a crossword because they don’t intersect”?
This means the entered words do not share enough matching letters to build a connected crossword.
What is the maximum number of entries?
You can usually enter up to about 40 entries.
The exact number that fits depends on the word lengths, letter matches, and available space in the puzzle, so some words may still be left out.
Why were some words left out?
The generator uses the words it can place in the puzzle.
Words that do not connect well enough to the rest of the crossword may be skipped.
Why does the layout change after I click Scramble?
The generator rebuilds the crossword again, so word placement may change each time.
Can I print the worksheet and the answer key?
Yes.
The tool creates both a Worksheet and an Answer Key that you can print or save as PDF.
Can I sell crosswords made with this tool?
Yes, generally you can use the generated crossword for personal, educational, or commercial projects.
But you are responsible for checking that your own content, such as clues, titles, and pictures, does not infringe anyone else’s copyright.
Can I freely use and publish crosswords made with this tool?
Yes.
The generated crossword layout itself is public domain, so you can print it, share it, publish it, or sell materials that use it.
What about the words, hints, titles, and images I add?
The layout is public domain, but you are still responsible for the content you enter.
Make sure your words, clues, titles, and images do not copy protected material without permission.
Can I use copyrighted content in my crossword?
You can use copyrighted content at your own responsibility.
The generated layout is public domain, but any third-party content you add may still be protected by copyright.
Can I use AI-generated crossword content in my own projects?
Yes.
The AI-generated crossword content is released by us into the public domain, so you can use it in personal, educational, or commercial projects.
The AI provider also states that it does not claim copyright over content generated through this tool.