Free Crossword Puzzle Generator
Turn your own list of words and clues into a real, interlocking crossword grid, ready to print.
What this does: builds a genuine interlocking crossword grid from any list of words and clues you provide, entirely in your browser using the crossword-layout-generator library. Add your words, click Generate Puzzle, then print a blank puzzle for solvers or reveal the answers first to print a solution key. It's completely free, needs no signup, and nothing is uploaded anywhere.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this crossword puzzle generator really free, with no signup?
Yes. It runs entirely in your browser using the crossword-layout-generator JavaScript library, with no signup, no installation, and no limit on how many puzzles you build.
Why didn't all of my words fit into the puzzle grid?
Crossword grids only work when words interlock by sharing letters. If your word list has too little overlap, or too many words for the automatic layout to place, some may be left out and a message will tell you how many fit. Try adding words that share letters with your other entries, or trim the list.
Can I print the finished crossword and an answer key?
Yes. Leave Show Answers off and click Print for a blank puzzle to hand out, or turn Show Answers on first to print a completed answer key for yourself.