Free Crossword Maker
Free Crossword Puzzle Maker
Create custom crossword puzzles in seconds — print or share online
Updated Sep 27, 2026
Puzzone makes it easy to create professional crossword puzzles for classrooms, events, newsletters, or just for fun. Enter your words and clues, and the crossword generator arranges them into a numbered grid with a matching clue list. Premium members can also let AI write a themed word list and clues. Download a print-ready PDF with an answer key, or share a link so anyone can solve your puzzle in their browser.
Why use Puzzone
AI Words and Clues (Premium)
Choose a theme like "Science" or "Animals" and let AI create relevant words with clues automatically. Typing or pasting your own words is always free.
Smart Grid Algorithm
Our engine tests hundreds of arrangements to maximize word intersections and create clean, symmetrical grids.
Print-Ready PDF Export
Download your crossword as a PDF with optional answer key, on US Letter, A4 or A5 (custom sizes with Premium).
Interactive Online Sharing
Share a link and let others solve your crossword in their browser with a timer, hints, and auto-checking.
How it works
Enter Words & Clues
Type your words and clues or paste a list (Premium members can generate them with AI). Up to 60 words per puzzle.
Generate the Crossword
Click Generate and our algorithm builds an optimal crossword grid in seconds.
Export or Share
Download a print-ready PDF with answer key, or share a link for interactive online solving.
Frequently asked questions
Up to 60. The generator works best with 10–30 words and tries many arrangements to find the one with the most crossings.