Crossword maker
Turn your own answers and clues into a printable crossword with a separate answer key. Nothing is uploaded.
Add answers and clues
Make the puzzle
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Made for printing
Print at actual size on A4. All answers are included. Grid answers use uppercase A–Z without accents, spaces or hyphens. Your clues keep their original spelling.
Questions
How do I enter answers and clues?
Use 3–15 lines, each as answer | clue. Answers need 2–15 letters and clues can have up to 100 characters.
Will every answer be included?
Yes, or you get a no-fit message. No answer is silently left out.
Why can my words fail to fit?
A connected crossword needs shared letters and space. Try fewer answers or words with more letters in common.
What happens to accents?
Grid answers use uppercase A–Z without accents, spaces or hyphens. Clues keep their original spelling.
Does the PDF include solutions?
Yes. The blank puzzle comes first, then the answer key. Long clues can continue on extra pages.
Is this free?
Yes. These printable tools do not need an account or payment.
Are my names and texts uploaded?
No. Your input is processed in your browser, not sent to a server.
Can I use the tools on a phone?
Yes. Use the preview before downloading. A larger screen may make editing longer lists easier.
How should I print the PDF?
Use A4 paper at actual size (100%). Check whether the tool needs portrait or landscape orientation.
Can I edit the downloaded PDF here?
No. Change the input on this page and make a new PDF.
Will my work be saved if I close the page?
No. These tools do not save your input. Download the PDF or keep a copy of your text before closing or reloading.
Ideas for using it in class
- Review the key terms of a topic: the answer is the term and the clue is its definition.
- Practise foreign-language vocabulary with clues in the language of the class.
- Make a quick end-of-unit check that pupils can do alone or in pairs.
- Keep the answer key page for self-correction.