Custom Generator

Build a Word Search With Your Own Words

Enter your own words, choose a grid and difficulty, then play online or print a PDF with an answer key. Every puzzle is validated and fully solvable.

Puzzle Basics

Set title, grid size, and difficulty.

Optional title

Leave empty to use a default title.

Grid Size

Allowed words: 4-12 | Letter limit: 56

Difficulty Rules

Word input

Only letters are allowed. Duplicates are blocked.

Load an example

Live word-list preview

Parsed Words

No valid words parsed yet.

Live Metrics

Words

0 / 12

Letters

0 / 56

Longest

Min-Max

4-12

Fix these issues before generating

• Add words separated by commas, semicolons, or new lines.
• Add at least 4 words for 10x10.

Word search maker for school, therapy, and home

Use your own vocabulary for spelling tests, ESL lessons, speech therapy, homeschooling, family games, or themed activity sheets. Mystery mode hides the word list for a harder challenge.

What is included?

• Live word validation and clear input limits
• Online play, print layout, and PDF export
• Optional answer key and four difficulty modes

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