Crossword Puzzle Maker
Build a crossword from your own words and clues — the tool places them with intersections and numbers them.
Related tools
All Games & puzzles tools →Open Crossword Puzzle Maker and you get an answer straight away, with no account to create. It sits under Games & puzzles in our catalogue, alongside Hashi (Bridges) Puzzle Generator and Slitherlink Puzzle Generator.
How to use it
- Open the tool — no signup or install needed.
- Enter your input or adjust the available options.
- Get your result instantly, then copy or download it.
Frequently asked questions
What is Crossword Puzzle Maker?
Build a crossword from your own words and clues — the tool places them with intersections and numbers them.
When would I actually use this?
Making something to print: a puzzle for a classroom, a grid for a rainy afternoon, or a set of rounds for a quiz night.
What is the most common mistake?
Printing before checking the solution. A grid is generated fresh each time, so the answer key belongs to that exact grid and to no other — reloading the page gives a different puzzle.
How is Crossword Puzzle Maker different from Hashi (Bridges) Puzzle Generator?
They sit next to each other but answer different questions: Hashi (Bridges) Puzzle Generator is the one to open when you need it to generate a Hashiwokakero (Bridges) puzzle — numbered islands connected by non-crossing bridges — with its solution. Pick whichever matches what you're starting from — both are free.
Is there a tool for the next step?
Slitherlink Puzzle Generator is the closest one after this: Generate a Slitherlink (loop) puzzle with 0–3 clues and a single closed-loop solution you can reveal.
What else is worth having open alongside it?
Word Search Puzzle Generator and 24 Game Solver — they come up in the same task often enough to be worth a second tab.
Where do the figures come from?
Puzzles are generated and, where it applies, verified to have exactly one solution before being shown. Word lists are written per language, so no grid depends on translating an English one.