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Free Crossword Maker for Kids | Printable Crossword Generator

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Use this free Crossword generator to make your own printable crossword puzzles for classroom activities or home learning. Add your own vocabulary, and download in PDF format within seconds. JUMP TO CROSSWORD GENERATOR

Free Crossword Maker & Crossword Generator

Create your own printable crossword puzzles online in just a few minutes! This easy-to-use crossword generator lets you enter your words and clues, instantly build a puzzle, and download it as a PDF or Excel worksheet — no registration required. Whether you’re a teacher, parent, or student, our crossword maker helps you design fun vocabulary games and review activities for any subject.

Key Features:
  • ✅ Simple to use – No registration or login required
  • ✅ Designed for children and ESL learners
  • ✅ Free to use and printable
  • ✅ Customize your puzzle with your own words and clues
  • ✅ Printable answer key included
Whether you're a teacher, parent, or tutor, our free crossword generator offers a quick and effective tool for creating custom learning activities.

How It Works

Enter your words and clues – Add your custom vocabulary list for any subject or theme. Click ‘Generate’ – The puzzle is instantly created. Print your crossword and solution – Download and print for offline learning or homework. Our crossword creator for kids works well on all devices. Use it at home or in the classroom to support reading comprehension and critical thinking skills.

📎 Free Printable Crossword Generator

This free crossword maker for kids is part of the Edu-Games.org crosswords collection, where learning meets play. All puzzles are fully printable, so you can save or share them easily with students. Looking for a crossword maker free printable tool? You're in the right place! No ads, no paywall—just a fast and friendly crossword generator for teachers and learners alike. Start Using the Edu-Games.org Crossword Generator for Kids Today! Make learning fun and interactive with our crossword puzzle maker for kids. It’s 100% free, easy to use, and built to support kids' literacy and language skills.

Words & Clues

The free crossword maker includes a built-in database of words and clues. When you enter a word that exists in the database, a clue will automatically appear. You can keep this suggested clue or replace it with your own custom one at any time.

Puzzle theme & instructions

A theme means that all the puzzle words are related to one topic — for example, Halloween, animals, or sports. You can give your crossword a fitting title and use the Game Description to write a short introduction or fun text about the topic. This helps players understand the context and makes the puzzle more engaging.

Saving the crossword puzzles

You can click on the 'download crossword puzzle' button, this will download a printable pdf file with the puzzle. This you can print and use it in the classroom. You can also click on the button 'Download Excel'. This will download an excel file with all the words, clues, title and descriptions. The benefit of having the excel file is that you can upload the file in other games, like the word search maker. You can practice the same vocabulary in other word games. You can create a library of all word puzzles, which you can use every year over and over again. Besides this you can upload the excel file and make changes in the puzzle, which you cannot do in the printable pdf file.

Play the Puzzle Online

You can choose not to print the puzzle, but let your students solve your crossword puzzle online. Click on the 'Create link to play online', this will create a link to play the puzzle online. Send the link to your students and they can play this puzzle online.

When you create your own crossword puzzle, I will save your puzzle. If the puzzle is suitable for other users, I will add your crossword puzzle to the game list, so other people can use it in the crossword puzzle maker.

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FAQ for the Crossword Generator

Is the crossword maker free to use?

Yes! The Edu-Games crossword maker is completely free. You can create, print, and share puzzles without registration or hidden costs.

Can I use the crossword generator on any device?

Absolutely. The crossword generator works on desktops, tablets, and smartphones. Just open it in your browser — no installation needed.

How do I download my crossword puzzle?

After generating your puzzle, click “Download the Crossword Puzzle in PDF” to save a printable version. You can also download an Excel file to edit or reuse later.

Can I play the crossword puzzle online?

Yes. Use the “Create link to play online” button to make a shareable link so your students can solve it interactively on any device.

What is a crossword theme?

A theme means all words are connected to a single topic — for example, Halloween, animals, or sports. You can add a title and use the Game Description to write a short text about the topic.

Can I edit the clues?

Yes. The crossword maker will suggest clues from its database, but you can always change or write your own clues for any word.

Do I need to create an account?

No login is required to create or print puzzles. However, free members can save, edit, and manage their crossword puzzles online.

Can I share my crossword with others?

Yes! You can share crosswords by sending the online play link, or by downloading and printing the puzzle. Exceptional puzzles may even be featured for other users to enjoy.

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    You may not alter, edit, or modify the worksheets in any way. They must be used in their original form as provided.
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    You are allowed to distribute and use the worksheets in a closed educational environment, such as Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, or other secure learning management systems—provided these platforms are used in a non-commercial, educational context.
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