Quixword Builder

Free Word Search Generator

Enter your own word list, choose the scan difficulty, generate a fresh puzzle, and play or print the result directly from the browser.

Step 1

Add words and choose the puzzle size.

Step 2

Generate a playable word-search grid with fresh filler letters.

Step 3

Solve it online or print it as a worksheet.

Tool

Generate, play, and print in one workspace

Inspired by classroom worksheet tools like Discovery Education Puzzlemaker, but rebuilt here as a playable browser-based generator.

Valid

10

usable words

Placed

10

words in the current grid

Size

15×15

letters across and down

Solved

0/10

words found in the browser

Separate words with commas, spaces, or new lines. Non-letter characters are removed automatically.

Playable word search

Ocean Animals

Drag across the grid to mark a word.

Word bank

Circle or drag through each hidden word. Words may run horizontally, vertically, and can reverse direction.

FAQ

Common word search questions

A 15×15 puzzle usually feels comfortable with around 8 to 15 medium-length words. Increase the grid size if you want a denser vocabulary set.

Use Easy for younger readers, Classic for everyday classroom worksheets, and Hard when you want diagonals and reverse directions.

Yes. The builder is designed to print the grid and word bank cleanly, so it works well for classroom sheets and family activity packets.