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Crossword Maker
Build a crossword from words and clues, numbered automatically, and print it with an answer page.
Free, no uploads, no sign-up. Runs 100% in your browser.
How Crossword Maker works
Made in your browser. Cards, quizzes and notes stay on your device; printables are real PDFs you can print at home or school. Words are linked where they share letters, trying many layouts and keeping the most compact.
Input: Text. Output: PDF.
How to use Crossword Maker
- Type WORD - clue lines.
- Shuffle for a new layout.
- Download the PDF.
Tips
- Printables are real PDFs sized for A4 or US Letter, so they print sharp at home or school.
- Cards, quizzes and notes stay in your browser. Nothing is sent to a server.
Crossword Maker FAQ
- Are my files uploaded?
- No. This tool runs entirely in your browser tab. Files are read from your disk into memory and the result is generated locally.
- Is it free? Are there limits or watermarks?
- Free and open source (MIT). There are no file-size caps, daily quotas, accounts or watermarks.
- Does it work offline?
- Yes, once the page (and any engine it needs) has loaded, it keeps working without a connection thanks to the service worker cache.
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