Teacher tool
Word Search Maker
Create a printable classroom word search in the browser. Choose a topic preset or paste your own word list, then preview the puzzle before opening a PDF or answer key.
Stable answer key The puzzle and teacher key are generated from the same word list, grid size, and seed.
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Printable word search
How this word search maker works
The maker places the word list locally in your browser and builds the student page and teacher answer key from the same recipe. Regenerate changes the placement while keeping the current list and settings.
Use short classroom vocabulary terms for the cleanest print result. Topic pages on TeacherPapers use curated word lists, while this tool lets teachers adapt the same engine for a custom lesson or review.
How to make a classroom word search
- Pick a topic preset or paste your own word list, then set grid size and difficulty.
- Preview the puzzle, toggle Show Answer Key to check highlighted solution cells, and adjust words if needed.
- Download the student PDF and a separate answer-key PDF for classroom use.
FAQ
- Can I use my own word list?
- Yes. Paste custom words in the maker or start from a classroom preset such as solar system, CVC practice, or weekly spelling.
- Is the word search answer key included?
- Yes. You can preview the answer layout online and download a teacher answer-key PDF that matches the same puzzle seed and word list.
- Do I need an account to download the PDF?
- No. The puzzle, preview, and PDFs are generated locally in your browser without sign-up.
- Can I share a puzzle with another teacher?
- Yes. Use Copy Share Link to copy a URL with your current settings encoded in the link hash so another teacher can open the same starting puzzle.