Free Crossword Maker for Kids

Type your own words and clues, and download a print-ready crossword with answer key. Great for spelling lists, vocabulary, and easy puzzles kids can actually finish. No signup.

One per line as WORD: clue. 4–20 words. Words need shared letters to connect — mix short and long words for the best fit.
Your crossword will appear here. Edit the words on the left and click Generate crossword.
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2-page PDF: puzzle + answer key. No signup.

How to make a crossword puzzle

Type each answer word followed by a colon and its clue — one per line. Click Generate crossword and the maker fits your words into an interlocking grid, numbers them, and lays out the Across and Down clues. Download a clean printable PDF with the answer key on page two. Everything runs in your browser; nothing is uploaded and no signup is needed.

Crosswords are a great way to practice spelling and vocabulary — have a child write the clues for their weekly spelling list, then solve a friend's. Looking for word searches instead? Try our printable word searches and word search maker.