Crossword Puzzle Maker

Enter your words and clues and the crossword maker fits them into a grid, numbers the squares, and lists Across and Down clues. Download it as a PDF with an answer key.

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NameDateMy crossword9481176513102Across4. Fastest animal on land (7)5. Horse-like animal with black and white stripes(5)9. Largest land animal, with a long trunk (8)10. Smart sea mammal that clicks and whistles (7)11. Night bird that can turn its head very far (3)Down1. Tallest animal, with a very long neck (7)2. The only mammal that can truly fly (3)3. Animal that builds dams with its teeth (6)4. Desert animal with one or two humps (5)6. Sea animal with eight arms (7)7. Black-and-white bird that swims but can't fly(7)8. Australian animal that carries its baby in apouch (8)puzzlemakerkit.com
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How to use it

  1. Write one entry per line as word - clue.
  2. Click New layout until you like the shape; words that share letters fit best.
  3. Download the PDF with the answer key.

Good to know

  • Use 10–20 words of different lengths with common letters (E, A, R, S, T) so they interlock.
  • Add a word bank for younger students or for vocabulary review.
  • Clue writing tip: for vocabulary, use the definition; for reading, use a sentence with a blank.

Questions

How do I make a crossword puzzle?

Type each answer and its clue on a line separated by a dash, like "whale - largest animal on Earth". The maker builds the grid automatically.

Why are some words left out?

A word can only be placed where it crosses another word with a shared letter. Try New layout, or add words that share letters with the leftovers.