Free Crossword Puzzle Maker
Enter your own words and clues and get an auto-laid-out crossword grid with numbered across and down clues, plus an optional answer key. Everything runs in your browser — no sign-up, no app.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I add clues to my crossword?
- Type the word, then a vertical bar, then the clue — for example "PENCIL | You write with it". Each line becomes one word in the puzzle.
- How does the grid layout work?
- Words are placed automatically, longest first, connecting through shared letters wherever possible — the same way a real crossword is built. Words that can't be connected to the grid are listed as skipped so you can adjust your word list.
- Can I print an answer key?
- Yes. Check "Include answer key page" and a second, fully filled-in grid prints after the blank puzzle.
- How many words can one crossword have?
- Up to 20 words per puzzle. More words with shared letters (like common vowels) connect more easily than words that don't overlap at all.