Word Search Puzzle Generator
Create word search puzzles from your own word list. Choose the grid size or let the tool calculate an ideal fit, pick which directions words can go, and toggle the solution overlay. Works entirely offline.
Vocabulary for translation plugins
Words (one per line)
SEARCH
PUZZLE
WORDS
HIDDEN
FIND
Width
Height
Ideal size
Allowed directions
Horizontal →
Vertical ↓
Diagonal ↘
Reverse horizontal ←
Reverse vertical ↑
Reverse diagonal ↖
Generate
Show solution
Hide solution
Copy grid
Placed
Could not place
Ready.
Puzzle generated.
Error
Nothing to copy.
Copied to clipboard.
Copy failed.
Enter at least one word.
Select at least one direction.
Width and height must be positive numbers.
Grid is too small for the longest word.
Self-tests
Test error:
Test
PASS
FAIL
Tests passed
Tests failed
Verdict
Tests passed; app seems to be behaving as expected.
App has failing tests and should not be trusted.
Golden grid from fixed seed
All words placed in grid
Grid dimensions match request
No empty cells in grid
Rejects empty word list
Ideal size fits all words
Words can share letters
Rejects when no directions selected
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Description
This tool generates word search puzzles from any list of words you provide. Words are hidden in a grid of letters and can run horizontally, vertically, or diagonally (forward or reversed). The grid is filled with random letters to conceal the hidden words.
You can set a fixed grid size or let the tool calculate the ideal dimensions automatically. A solution overlay lets you check where each word was placed. The puzzle can be copied as plain text for printing or sharing.
Instructions
- Enter your words in the text box, one per line.
- Choose the grid size manually, or check "Ideal size" to let the tool calculate it.
- Select which directions words can go: horizontal, vertical, diagonal, and their reverses.
- Press Generate to create the puzzle.
- Use "Show solution" to highlight where each word was placed.
- Use "Copy grid" to copy the puzzle as plain text.
- If a word could not be placed (grid too small or too crowded), it will be listed below the grid.