Free crossword maker

Make a crossword puzzle in seconds.

Type your words. Watch the grid build itself. Then print it, share it, or solve it together.

  • No sign-up
  • Answer key included
  • Works in your language

Words & clues

Paste your word list

One word per line. Add a clue after a dash, colon, comma or tab — straight from Excel or Word works too.

Share this crossword

Anyone with this link can solve your puzzle — on any device, no account needed.

How it works

  1. Type your words

    Add words and clues, or paste a whole list from Excel. The grid grows as you type.

  2. Pick a layout

    Shuffle until you like it. Every layout is checked — no stray letters, no dead ends.

  3. Print, share or play

    Print with an answer key, send a link, or solve it right here.

Why this one?

  • Live, not “generate”

    No button, no waiting. Letters fly into place while you type.

  • Every language

    Real Ä, Ö, Ü, ẞ, É and Ñ — or the classic puzzle-book style.

  • Secret word

    Mark squares that spell a hidden word. A favourite for parties.

  • Beautiful prints

    Clean layouts with an answer key on page two. A4 and Letter.

  • Nothing in the way

    No account, no ads, no tracking cookies. Free.

  • Fun to solve

    Made for phones and big screens alike, with a little celebration at the end.

Questions

Is it really free?

Yes. Making, printing, sharing and solving are free, without an account and without ads.

How many words can I use?

As many as you like. Between 8 and 25 words gives the nicest grids.

Why doesn’t a word fit?

A word needs at least one letter in common with the others at a free spot. Add a word that shares a letter, or press Shuffle.

Can I use umlauts and accents?

Yes. Each letter gets its own square — Ä, Ö, Ü, ẞ, É, Ñ and more. In the options you can switch to the classic style (Ä → AE, ß → SS).

Is my puzzle saved?

Your current puzzle stays in this browser. A share link contains the whole puzzle, so nothing is stored on our server.

Can I print it with the answers?

Yes. The answer key comes on a second page. Choose A4 or Letter and one of four styles.