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Enter your clues

Type your questions and answers, or paste them in bulk. Or start with one of our 500,000+ pre-made puzzles.

Customize
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Customize

Pick a layout and size, add an image, choose your fonts.

Print and share
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Print & share

Print blank student copies and answer keys. Save as a PDF, Microsoft Word document, or image.

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Your own words

Your own Words

You write the questions and answers.

Print copies

Print Copies

Use your home printer to make copies.

Microsoft Word

Supports Microsoft Word

Optionally save your puzzle as a Microsoft Word document.

Foreign languages

Foreign Languages

Full support for languages including Spanish, French, and Japanese.

Not just crosswords

Not just Crosswords

Create bingo cards, word searches, quizzes, and more!

Have fun

Have Fun!

WordMint offers dozens of fonts, and over 100,000 free images to customize your puzzle!

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Print out Copies

Print your crossword, photocopy it, and hand it out. You also get an answer key so you can grade it quickly.

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Add your Questions and Answers

Write questions and answers that match what you're actually teaching. No more generic worksheets that don't quite fit your lesson.

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Good Manners crossword example

Appropriate for All Ages K-12

Change the puzzle size and complexity to match your students. Teachers use WordMint for everything from kindergarten vocabulary to high school review. It works for adult learners and corporate training too.

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Create Even More Puzzles

Already entered your words and clues? Convert them into other puzzle types with a few clicks. One set of content, multiple worksheets.

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Four different types of puzzles
Crossword puzzle in Japanese

Foreign Language Crosswords

WordMint works with any language, including ones that don't use the Latin alphabet. Make crosswords in Spanish, German, Chinese, Japanese, or whatever you teach. You choose which parts appear in the target language: the answers, the questions, or both.

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Library of 500,000+ Pre-Made Activities

Short on time? Browse over 500,000 pre-made crossword puzzles, bingo card sets, matching activities, and word searches. Use them as-is or tweak them to fit your lesson.

Free Database with 100,000+ Images

Add images to your crossword from our library of over 100,000 free pictures. Use them as clues, decorations, or both.

Supports Microsoft Word and PDF Formats

Save your puzzles as PDFs that open on any device, or download them as Microsoft Word documents so you can combine them into packets and workbooks.

PDF and Microsoft Word files

What Are the Benefits of a Crossword Puzzle Maker?

Crossword puzzles help with vocabulary, spelling, and problem-solving. They also give quieter students a way to participate that doesn't put them on the spot. Turn them into a group activity and you've got teamwork practice too.

They're especially useful in foreign language classes, where a bigger, harder puzzle means more time spent thinking in the target language.

Why is WordMint Better?

We build WordMint based on what teachers actually ask for. Got an idea? Tell us.

You control the questions, answers, puzzle size, and answer key. Pick from our library or write your own content in any subject.

Differentiate without extra work

Make a harder version and an easier version of the same puzzle in minutes. Give some students more helpful clues, or use simpler answers for others. Same lesson, different levels.

Let students run with it

Hand a crossword to a group of students and they'll figure it out together. It's an easy way to get kids working independently while you help the ones who need it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about WordMint's crossword puzzle maker.

What is WordMint's pricing structure?

The full version is $5.99 per month. You get unlimited puzzle downloads, plus access to our pre-made activity library and image database.

There's also a free tier with limited features if you want to try it out first.

Can WordMint also make word searches?

Yes. The word search maker works the same way. You pick the words, and you can control whether words go backward or diagonal.

You can also convert any crossword into a word search with a few clicks. Or grab a pre-made one from our library if you're short on time.

Does WordMint make any other types of activities?

Yes. You can make multiple-choice quizzes, matching activities, word scrambles, and bingo cards. You can also convert between activity types, so one set of content gives you several different worksheets.

What if I need language support that is not English?

WordMint works with almost any language, including Chinese and Japanese characters. You can set the answers, questions, and instructions each to appear in whichever language you want.

What if I need an answer key?

WordMint generates an answer key automatically. Print one for yourself, leave it for a sub, or let students check their own work.

What if I need pre-made puzzles?

We have over 500,000 pre-made puzzles, bingo cards, matching activities, word searches, and quizzes. Pick one, edit it if you want, and download. There's also a library of 100,000+ images you can add to any activity.

How do I make a crossword puzzle for free?

Sign up for a free account, type in your clues and answers, and print. The free version covers the basics. The paid plan adds PDF and Microsoft Word downloads.

Can I create a printable crossword with my own words?

Yes. Type in whatever words and clues you want, set the puzzle size, and print. You can also turn your crossword into a word search or other activity type with a few clicks.

How do I make a crossword puzzle with an answer key?

Every crossword you create comes with an answer key. Print a blank version for students and a filled-in version for yourself. Handy for grading or leaving with a sub.

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