Josh LiljenquistResourcesPuzzle tools

Puzzle + printable game makers

Word Search Generator

Turn your own word list into a puzzle with horizontal, vertical, and diagonal placements. The answer key is generated from the same placed words.

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Word directions

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How it works

The maker places longer words first, permits only matching-letter overlaps, retries bounded layouts, and never silently omits a word. The answer key lists start coordinates and directions.

Privacy and limits

Your entries and generated puzzle stay in this browser tab. This tool has no account, upload, cloud save, or sharing feature. Closing or resetting the page discards the current puzzle. Printing is handled by your browser; check paper size and scale before using printed copies.

Related: all puzzle tools and randomizers.