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Free word search maker for teachers

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List your words, add a clue for each one if you like, and Interactive Learning builds the grid for you. Students find the words on screen, on the board or on a printed sheet. A calm activity for vocabulary review and early finishers.

Fill it in yourself or let AI write it from a topic, choose a background and music, and share it with a link, a QR code for the board or an embed code for your website. Students play without signing up; with a free account you also see their results.

Create your own — free

Try it: play an example

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How to make a word search in 3 steps

Type up to 10 words. Add a clue for each one if you want students to think before they search.
Press “Create”: the grid is generated with the words hidden in every direction.
Play it on the board, send the link or QR code, or print the worksheet with its answer key.

Word search: examples made by teachers

Word search ideas

Vocabulary of a unit: food, animals, jobs, the weather.
Seasonal topics: Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, spring.
Science and geography terms: planets, bones, countries, rivers.
Spelling practice: words with a tricky letter or a silent letter.
An early-finisher activity that keeps the class calm.

Tips

Up to 10 words keeps the grid readable on a projector.
Use clues instead of the words themselves to turn it into a vocabulary challenge.
Words go in without spaces; accents are fine.

Frequently asked questions

Is the word search maker free?

Yes, with no limit on the number of word searches. Students do not need an account to play.

Can I print it?

Yes. Click “Print worksheet” to get the grid, the word list and the answer key.

Can I make it in Spanish or Portuguese?

Yes. Words can be in any language, including accents and ñ.