Create Custom Puzzles in Seconds
Free puzzle maker for teachers, event planners, and publishers. Crosswords, sudoku, mazes and 24 more — print-ready PDFs.
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Every Puzzle Type You Need
Create individual puzzles or combine them into a full puzzle book with cover page and answer key.
Crossword
Classic crossword puzzles with across & down clues. AI-generated or custom word lists.
Word Search
Hidden words in a letter grid. Great for vocabulary practice and classroom activities.
Sudoku
Number puzzles in three difficulty levels. Generate unlimited unique puzzles instantly.
Sudoku X
Sudoku variant where the two main diagonals must also contain 1-9.
Kakuro
Cross-sum number puzzles — like crosswords with math. Three sizes available.
Futoshiki
Latin square logic puzzles with inequality constraints between cells.
Maze
Perfect mazes from small to large. Every maze has exactly one solution path.
Nonogram
Picture logic puzzles (Picross/Griddlers). Fill cells using row and column clues.
Cryptogram
Decode famous quotes by cracking substitution ciphers. Includes hints.
Word Ladder
Transform one word into another by changing one letter per step.
Number Search
Find hidden numbers in a grid of digits. A numeric twist on word search.
Word Fill
Criss-cross fill-in puzzles with a word bank. No clues — just placement.
Matching
Match-up worksheets with custom word pairs. Great for quizzes and reviews.
Word Scramble
Unscramble jumbled letters with clue hints. Fun word games for all ages.
Binary Puzzle
Takuzu / Binairo — fill the grid with 0s and 1s using simple rules.
Word Square
Every row and column spells the same valid word. 4×4 or 5×5.
Battleships
Solitaire Battleships — find the fleet using row and column ship counts.
Shikaku
Divide the grid into rectangles — each contains one number equal to its area.
Mosaic
Fill-A-Pix — shade cells so each number matches its 3×3 neighbourhood.
Star Battle
1 star per row, column, and region. No two stars may touch.
Killer Sudoku
Sudoku with cage sums — digits in each cage add up to its number.
Jigsaw Sudoku
Sudoku with nine irregular regions instead of 3×3 boxes.
Calcudoku
KenKen-style — latin square with arithmetic cages.
A-to-Z Puzzle
Place letters so consecutive letters are in adjacent cells.
Train Tracks
Draw a single connected track using row and column counts.
Bridges
Hashiwokakero — connect islands so each number equals its bridge total.
How It Works
Choose Your Puzzle Type
Pick from 27 puzzle types: crosswords, sudoku, sudoku X, kakuro, nonograms, mazes, cryptograms, binary puzzles, word squares, and more.
Generate Your Puzzle
Let AI create themed words, or enter your own. Click one button and our algorithms produce an optimal puzzle.
Export PDF or Share Online
Download a print-ready PDF with answer key, or share a link so others can solve it in their browser.
Everything You Need to Create Puzzles
Easy Word Entry
Type words one by one, paste a full list, or let AI generate themed word sets. Supports CSV, tab, and comma-separated formats.
Smart Algorithms
Our engines test hundreds of layouts and configurations to produce high-quality puzzles every time.
PDF Export
Download print-ready PDFs with your puzzle and answer key. Supports Letter, A4, and A5 page sizes.
Share & Play Online
Generate a link so anyone can solve your crossword interactively in their browser — with a timer and hints.
Private by Design
Your puzzles stay private. AI words are generated on-demand and never stored. No account needed.
100% Free
No hidden fees, no premium tiers, no limits. Create as many puzzles as you want, forever.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What types of puzzles can I create?
- Puzzone supports 27 puzzle types: crosswords, word searches, sudoku, sudoku X, kakuro, futoshiki, mazes, nonograms (picross), cryptograms, word ladders, number searches, word fill (criss-cross), matching worksheets, word scrambles, binary puzzles (takuzu), word squares, battleships, shikaku, mosaic, star battle, killer sudoku, jigsaw sudoku, calcudoku, A-to-Z, train tracks, bridges, and multi-puzzle books with cover page and answer key.
- Can I print the puzzles?
- Yes! Every puzzle type has PDF export. Download a print-ready PDF with the puzzle and an optional answer key. Supports US Letter, A4, and A5 page sizes.
- How do I share a puzzle with my students?
- After generating a crossword, click "Share" to get a link. Anyone with the link can solve it interactively in their browser — no account needed.
- How does AI word generation work?
- Select a category (like "Animals" or "Science") and a word count. Our AI generates relevant words with clues instantly. You can edit or add your own words too.
- What are kakuro and futoshiki puzzles?
- Kakuro (cross-sums) are number puzzles where you fill cells so each run adds up to a given total, using digits 1–9 without repeating. Futoshiki are Latin square puzzles with greater-than/less-than constraints between adjacent cells. Both are popular logic puzzles similar to sudoku.
- Can I create puzzle books for KDP?
- Yes! Use the Puzzle Book creator to combine any mix of puzzle types into a single print-ready PDF. Add a cover page, table of contents, and answer key — perfect for publishing on Amazon KDP or other print-on-demand platforms.
- Is my data stored anywhere?
- Puzzle generation runs in your browser. If you use AI word generation, words are created on-demand and never stored. No account or personal data required.
- Can I use this for commercial purposes?
- Yes. Puzzles you create are yours to use however you like — in classrooms, at events, in publications, or anywhere else.
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