Free Crossword Maker
Pick a topic or bring your own words, and we build a printable crossword (plus four more activities) with answer keys. Try the live preview, then unlock the full pack.
A live crossword preview built from: TREX, FOSSIL, RAPTOR, CLAWS, STOMP, JURASSIC.
One of six activities in every pack. Word search, crossword, scramble, maze, cryptogram and bingo all come together.
How it works
Type or paste
Enter a topic, your own words, or a child's name.
Preview instantly
Watch the puzzle build live, then generate the full pack.
Unlock the clean pack and print, with answer keys included.
Questions, answered
Is the crossword maker free?+
Building and previewing is free with no signup. A full custom pack is a small paid add-on, or 100 a month with PuzzlePages Plus.
Do I have to write the clues?+
No. Choose a topic and the clues are generated for you. Prefer your own words? Add them and we handle the rest.
What ages is it for?+
Every pack comes in three difficulty levels (ages 4-6, 7-9, and 10+), so you can match the crossword to your child or class.