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 five activities in every pack. Word search, crossword, scramble, bingo, and maze all come together.
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 unlimited 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.