Free teacher tool · K–8

Word Search Maker

Turn your spelling list or unit vocabulary into a word search. Choose easy (across and down), medium (with diagonals) or hard (also backwards). Every puzzle comes with an answer key.

One per line or separated by commas. Up to 24 words, letters only.

Level

Everything you type stays on your computer. It is never sent to us.

Preview

How to make a word search

  1. Type or paste your words.
  2. Choose the level: Easy for young readers (words go across and down), Medium adds diagonals, Hard also hides words backwards.
  3. Click Print. Press Make a new puzzle for a different grid with the same words.

Ideas

  • Weekly spelling words as a Friday review.
  • Science and social studies vocabulary before a test.
  • Early finishers: keep a stack of puzzles for each unit.

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