Word search maker with printable answers

Enter one word per line and choose a level. Easy uses 6 words placed right or down; medium uses 10 and adds a downward diagonal; hard uses 16 in eight directions.

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Prepare your options

Enter one word per line and choose a level. Easy uses 6 words placed right or down; medium uses 10 and adds a downward diagonal; hard uses 16 in eight directions. Large print uses 10 words with the medium directions.

Check the activity

Use the stated word count, at least three letters per word and no word longer than the grid width. Avoid duplicates and words contained in others, such as SEA inside SEAL. If a message appears, revise the list before creating another grid.

Use or print the result

Check the displayed words and directions. Select a word’s first and last letters to play, or print the activity and answers separately. Before handing out the sheet, review that the vocabulary matches your intended practice.