How It Works

Three steps to a perfect printable crossword

Enter Words

Type your own words or pick a theme. Animals, space, food — 7 themes ready to use.

Generate

Click Generate and get a unique crossword layout with numbered cells and word bank.

Download

Export the puzzle and its solution as print-ready 300 DPI PNG files.

Crossword Generator

Enter your words, pick a theme, and hit Generate

Theme

Words (one per line, minimum 3)

Words are converted to uppercase. Accents are removed automatically.

Page Size

Title (optional)

Your crossword is ready!

300 DPI, print-ready PNG

Features

Everything you need for crossword puzzles in activity books

Your Words or 7 Themes

Enter any words you want or choose from built-in themes: animals, food, space, ocean, Christmas, school, and sports.

Print-Ready Quality

Export at 300 DPI on US Letter or A4 paper. Clean grid with numbered cells, word bank, and across/down clues.

Puzzle + Solution

Download the empty puzzle for your students and the filled solution for your answer key. Both in one click.

100% Free & Private

Everything runs in your browser. No upload, no server, no login. Generate unlimited crosswords instantly.

Printable Crossword Puzzle Generator for Activity Books

Create professional crossword puzzles for children's activity books, classroom worksheets, or educational printables in seconds. Enter your own vocabulary words or pick from seven built-in themes — animals, food, space, ocean, Christmas, school, and sports. The generator automatically arranges your words into a crossword grid with intersecting letters, numbered cells, and a word bank.

Each crossword is generated entirely in your browser using a smart placement algorithm that maximizes word intersections for a clean, connected puzzle. Download both the empty puzzle (for students) and the filled solution (for answer keys) at 300 DPI — print-ready on US Letter or A4 paper.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the crossword generator really free?: Yes, 100% free with no limits. Everything runs in your browser — no account, no credits, no watermarks on the puzzle area.
Can I use my own words?: Absolutely. Type or paste your words (one per line) in the text area. You can also start with a theme and edit the word list to customize it.
How many words can I use?: You need at least 3 words. For best results, use 8 to 15 words. The algorithm tries to place every word but may skip some if no valid intersection is found.
Can I use these crosswords in a book I sell?: Yes. Crosswords you generate are yours to use commercially — in activity books, worksheets, printables, or any other project.
What if some words can't be placed?: The generator shows you how many words were placed. Words without common letters may be skipped. Try clicking Generate again for a different layout, or adjust your word list.
What resolution are the downloaded files?: All exports are 300 DPI PNG files sized for the selected page format (US Letter or A4). They are print-ready with no additional processing needed.

Crossword Puzzle Generator