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Spelling List Word Search Maker

Paste this week’s spelling words, pick a puzzle and print. Word searches, word scrambles and crosswords (add a clue after an equals sign) all come with an answer key.

Open the maker with an example list Start from a blank list

How it works

  1. Open the maker and type your words, one per line (or keep the example list).
  2. Pick the puzzle and the level, and press Make my puzzle.
  3. Print it, or save it as a PDF. The answer key prints on its own page.

Ideas

  • Word search. Pick Easy (across and down) for younger readers, or Hard for every direction.
  • Word scramble. Students unscramble each spelling word, which makes them write it out.
  • Crossword. Write a clue after an equals sign, like friend = Someone you like to play with.
  • Different versions. Pro prints up to 30 versions of the same puzzle at once, so no two students share a grid.

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

Is it free for teachers?

Yes. Up to 20 words per puzzle, every puzzle type and the answer key are free, with no signup.

Can each student get a different puzzle?

Yes, with Pro: up to 30 different versions in one print.

Can I save my lists?

Saved word lists you can reopen any time are part of Pro.

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