How do I make a crossword puzzle?

Making a crossword puzzle is easy! Simply enter your words and clues in the format "word: clue" (one per line), and our free crossword maker will automatically generate the puzzle layout. Then download your puzzle and answer key as PDFs.

Is this crossword puzzle maker really free?

Yes! Our crossword generator is 100% free. Create unlimited crossword puzzles, download PDFs with answer keys, and there's no registration required. Completely free forever.

Can I create my own custom crossword puzzle?

Absolutely! You can add any words and clues you want. Perfect for teachers creating educational puzzles, or anyone making personalized crossword puzzles for parties, events, or learning activities.

What are the difficulty levels?

We offer 3 difficulty levels: Easy (compact grid with many word intersections), Medium (balanced layout), and Hard (sparse grid with fewer intersections). Choose based on your audience's skill level!

Do I get an answer key with my crossword?

Yes! You can download two versions: a blank crossword puzzle for solving, and an answer key with all solutions filled in. Perfect for teachers and puzzle creators.

What formats can I download?

You can download as PDF (best for printing) or PNG image (for digital sharing). Both formats include puzzle version (blank) and answer key version (filled). Perfect for printing or sharing online!

Free Crossword Puzzle Maker & Generator

Create custom crossword puzzles online with our free crossword generator. Add your own words and clues, download as PDF or PNG with answer keys. Perfect for teachers, educators, and puzzle enthusiasts!

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Create Your Crossword Puzzle

Add words and clues, preview in real-time, and download as PDF or PNG with answer key

Crossword Config

Puzzle Title:

Words & Clues:

Format: Author, Book Title (Year)

Difficulty Level:

Easy = More intersections, compact grid • Hard = Fewer intersections, sparse grid

Preview

Add words and clues to see preview

Why Use Our Free Crossword Puzzle Maker?

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Quick & Easy Generator

Our crossword generator creates custom puzzles instantly. Just paste your words and clues, and make your crossword puzzle in seconds.

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PDF & PNG Export

Download as PDF (best for printing) or PNG image (for sharing). Both include blank puzzle and answer key versions!

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3 Difficulty Levels

Choose Easy (compact, many intersections), Medium (balanced), or Hard (sparse, fewer intersections). Perfect for all skill levels!

How to Make a Crossword Puzzle

Follow these simple steps to create your own custom crossword puzzle

Add Words & Clues

Enter your words and clues in the text box

Auto Generate

System creates the puzzle layout automatically

Preview

See your puzzle and answer key in real-time

Download

Get PDF or PNG files for puzzle and answer key

Perfect For Everyone

👨‍🏫 Teachers & Educators

Use our free crossword puzzle maker to create educational puzzles for vocabulary lessons, test prep, and classroom activities. Generate custom crosswords in minutes!

👪 Parents & Homeschoolers

Make fun learning activities for kids. Perfect for homework help, educational games, and family activities.

🎉 Party Planners

Create themed crossword puzzles for birthday parties, bridal showers, weddings, or any celebration.

📚 Tutors & Trainers

Design custom crossword puzzles for student engagement, vocabulary building, and assessment tools.

🧩 Puzzle Enthusiasts

Create unlimited crossword puzzles with different themes and difficulty levels for personal enjoyment.

🏢 Corporate Training

Make team-building activities, ice breakers, and training materials with company-specific terminology.

Powerful Features

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Difficulty Levels

Easy, Medium, Hard - adjust puzzle complexity

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Custom Clues

Add your own clues for each word

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Answer Keys

Generate PDF with highlighted solutions

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Print Ready

High-quality PDFs ready to print

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Instant Preview

See your puzzle update in real-time

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100% Free

No registration or payment required

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Auto Sizing

Grid size adjusts to fit your words

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PDF & PNG Export

Download as PDF for printing or PNG for sharing

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about our crossword puzzle maker

: Making a crossword puzzle is easy! Simply enter your words and clues in the format "word: clue" (one per line), and our free crossword maker will automatically generate the puzzle layout. Then download your puzzle and answer key as PDFs.
: Yes! Our crossword generator is 100% free. Create unlimited crossword puzzles, download PDFs with answer keys, and there's no registration required. Completely free forever.
: Absolutely! You can add any words and clues you want. Perfect for teachers creating educational puzzles, or anyone making personalized crossword puzzles for parties, events, or learning activities.
: We offer 3 difficulty levels: Easy (compact grid with many word intersections), Medium (balanced layout), and Hard (sparse grid with fewer intersections). Choose based on your audience's skill level!
: Yes! You can download two versions: a blank crossword puzzle for solving, and an answer key with all solutions filled in. Perfect for teachers and puzzle creators.
: You can download as PDF (best for printing) or PNG image (for digital sharing). Both formats include puzzle version (blank) and answer key version (filled). Perfect for printing or sharing online!

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