Free puzzle maker
Crossword Maker With Your Own Clues
Type each answer and its clue on one line, like Biscuit = Our dog’s name, and print a real crossword where words cross only where their letters match. The answer key prints on its own page.
How it works
- Open the maker and type your words, one per line (or keep the example list).
- Pick the puzzle and the level, and press Make my puzzle.
- Print it, or save it as a PDF. The answer key prints on its own page.
Ideas
- Family gifts. Clues about the family, the dog and the old house, for a birthday or a holiday table.
- Teachers. Vocabulary words with your own definitions, so the crossword matches this week’s lesson.
- Showers and weddings. Clues about the couple for guests to solve while they wait.
- Want it done for you?. The custom crossword ($7.99) builds a framed-print version with 8x10 and 11x14 pages, a large print copy and an answer key.
Free or Pro
The maker is free: up to 20 words, word searches, crosswords, fill-ins, scrambles, sudoku and cryptograms, an answer key and a name and date line, all made in your browser with no signup. Puzzle Maker Pro adds large print for older eyes, up to 40 words, up to 30 different versions in one print, saved word lists and no “made with” line. The monthly plan starts with a free week, then $4.99 a month, or pay $24.99 once for lifetime access. See Pro on the maker page.
Questions & answers
How do I add clues?
Write the answer, an equals sign, then the clue: Boston = Where we met. One per line.
How many answers can I use?
Up to 20 free, or 40 with Pro.
What if a word doesn't fit?
The maker tells you which words could not cross the others so you can change them.
Is there an answer key?
Yes. It prints on its own page.