🔎 Word search maker
Type your own words or pick a theme and get a printable word search, with an answer key.
10 words · 11×11 grid. Letters only, 2 to 14 per word.
Animal word search
| U | L | T | I | G | E | R | K | R | Z | S |
| T | M | R | A | B | B | I | T | K | K | H |
| D | X | T | Q | P | L | O | E | O | B | A |
| K | O | Y | I | U | I | H | A | A | X | R |
| Y | L | L | J | A | O | P | G | L | R | K |
| T | L | M | V | H | N | A | L | A | A | J |
| Z | E | B | R | A | R | N | E | C | H | F |
| G | U | N | P | P | Z | D | M | H | Z | S |
| Q | L | P | D | Y | V | A | A | F | O | A |
| O | M | O | N | K | E | Y | M | L | L | A |
| R | Y | T | N | V | T | U | R | T | L | E |
LION · TIGER · ZEBRA · MONKEY · PANDA · KOALA · RABBIT · TURTLE · EAGLE · SHARK
Questions and answers
Frequently asked questions
How do I make my own word search?
Type a title and up to 20 words, separated by commas or new lines. The puzzle is built straight away; press "New puzzle" for a different layout and "Print" for a clean A4 page.
Which directions do the words go?
Left to right and top to bottom, which suits young readers. Words can share letters where they cross.
Can I print the answers?
Tick "Show answers" before printing and the hidden words are highlighted, so you have an answer key for checking.
Can I use spelling words?
Yes, that is one of the best uses. Paste this week's spelling list and print a copy for every child.
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