Can I create word searches for free?

Sign in for five free generations per account. Each successful click on Generate uses one. Plus members generate unlimited puzzles. Save and Download use no credits.

Can I use my own words?

Yes. Choose from 405 themes or enter 2–24 words of your own. Set the grid size and word directions. Every generated puzzle includes a matching answer key.

Are puzzles saved automatically?

No. Choose Save to my word searches to keep a puzzle in your account. You can then submit it for publishing. An admin reviews each submission before it appears in the Plus word search library.

Can I print the puzzle and answer key?

Yes. Download separate puzzle and answer files as PNG at 300 DPI or PDF. Choose US Letter or A4 paper and print at actual size.

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Pick a theme or add your own words. Create a word search, print it and enjoy a little time away from the screen.

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Adds diagonal words. No backwards words.

Each successful click on Generate uses one free generation. Plus members generate unlimited puzzles. Save and Download use no credits.

12 words · 15 × 15

Animal Word Search printable puzzle and word list

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US Letter · 8.5 × 11 in · 300 DPI

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300-DPI PNG · 2550 × 3300 px · US Letter

Saved only when you choose Save. Publishing requires admin review.

Titles update immediately. Choose Generate to apply new words or grid settings. Downloads match the worksheet shown above, with a separate answer key in your selected format.

Your words. A new adventure.

Word search questions

Can I create word searches for free?

Can I use my own words?

Are puzzles saved automatically?

Can I print the puzzle and answer key?