WORD or WORD: clue text · 2–20 words, 2–15 letters each
This crossword maker turns a list of your own words into a real, interlocking crossword in one click. Type each word on its own line — add a clue after a colon if you like — and the generator weaves the words together criss-cross style, numbers the grid, and builds the Across and Down clue lists. Solve it right on the page, send it to a friend as a single link, or print it out with an answer key on the second page. No signup, no downloads, and nothing is uploaded — the whole puzzle lives in your browser.
The print layout is built for paper: page one holds the title, the empty numbered grid, and the clue lists (or the word bank), all in plain black and white with no site chrome. Page two is the answer key with every letter filled in — hand out page one, keep page two. It works for classroom worksheets, party games, baby showers, or a puzzle tucked into a card.
Is the crossword maker free? Yes — build, play, print, and share as many crosswords as you like. No signup, no downloads, no watermarks.
Can I print my crossword with an answer key? Yes. Print puzzle lays out a clean black-and-white page with the empty numbered grid and your clues, and puts the filled-in answer key on a second page.
Can I share my crossword? Yes — Copy link packs the whole puzzle into the web address itself. Anyone who opens the link can solve your crossword in their browser. Nothing is uploaded or stored on a server.
How many words can I use? Between 2 and 20 words, each 2–15 letters long. Around 8–14 words with plenty of shared letters makes the best-looking grids.
Do I have to write clues? No — clues are optional. Words without clues go into an alphabetical word bank instead, so the puzzle stays solvable fit-the-words style.