✏️ Free Crossword Maker
Type a list of words with clues on any topic — or let AI draft both — and get a printable, interlocking crossword with an answer key.
Make a CrosswordFree to try — no account needed to preview.
AI drafts words and clues together
Grid and numbering built automatically
Answer key included on every PDF
How it works
Add words with clues
Type your own words and clues, or tell AI Assist a topic and grade and let it draft both for you.
Grid builds automatically
Your words are arranged into an interlocking grid with numbered Across and Down clues.
Preview instantly
See the crossword update live as you edit — no waiting, no separate preview step.
Download the PDF
Get a print-ready PDF with the blank puzzle on page one and the solved grid on page two.
Questions
Is the crossword maker free?
Yes — previewing and building your puzzle is free with no signup. Create a free account to download the printable PDF.
Do I need to write my own clues?
No. AI Assist can draft a topic-appropriate word list with a clue for each word in one click — or you can write your own clues by hand.
Does it work for a specific grade?
Yes. Pick a grade from Kindergarten to Grade 6 and AI Assist will draft words and clues matched to that grade’s vocabulary level.
How does the grid get built?
The words are automatically arranged into an interlocking crossword grid with numbered Across and Down clues — no manual layout work needed.
Does it include an answer key?
Every downloaded PDF includes a second page with the fully solved grid, so it’s ready to grade or hand to a teacher.
Ready to make your crossword?
Type a word list or let AI draft one for you — printable PDF with answer key in seconds.
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