Crossword puzzle maker
A crossword puzzle maker for teachers: type words and clues, and print the puzzle with its answer key on A4 or Letter paper. It needs a free teacher account.
A printable for teachers. Type your words and clues, get a crossword and an answer key. Free with a teacher account: sign in once on each device to build, save and print.
Key facts
- Words
- Up to 30, each with its clue
- Grid
- 13 by 13, 15 by 15 or 20 by 20
- Prints
- The puzzle and its answer key
- Paper
- A4 or Letter
- Print and PDF
- Made on this device; on Free a light watermark and the footer line
- Price
- Free
- Account
- A free teacher account; students never sign in
- No student accounts.
- No ads.
- Data-processing agreement on request.
How to make a crossword for your class
- Type one word and its clue per line. 8 to 15 words fit a 13 by 13 grid.
- Press Build puzzle. Words that cannot be placed are listed above the preview; shorten or replace them.
- Choose A4 or Letter and print 2 pages: the puzzle and the answer key.
Questions teachers ask
Can students solve it on screen?
Not yet. Print the puzzle for your class, or download the PDF and show it on your screen.
Does it work in Hindi or Arabic?
Words in any script work; right-to-left scripts fill the grid from the right.
Is my word list saved?
Yes. Your word list is saved to your items and opens on any device you sign in on. Print or download the puzzle to keep it.
Why are most cells blank?
Unused cells are the paper, so the sheet prints on a shared printer without a block of black. Choose the newspaper style if you want solid black blocks.
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