My Crossword Maker is an online tool that lets you create custom crossword puzzles in minutes. Whether you're a teacher building a vocabulary review, a homeschool parent making learning fun, a curriculum developer creating engaging activities, or a crossword enthusiast crafting a puzzle worthy of publication, My Crossword Maker makes it easy to design professional-looking crosswords without any design experience.
My Crossword Maker offers two puzzle creation modes:
Simple Puzzle — Enter your words and clues, and My Crossword Maker automatically arranges them into a crossword grid. This is the quickest way to create a puzzle and works great for classroom vocabulary activities, review games, and homework assignments.
Newspaper-Style Puzzle — A more advanced mode designed for puzzle makers who want full control over their grid. Build your puzzle the traditional way, with a fully customizable grid layout suited to professional-quality crosswords.
When you're done, download your puzzle as a PDF — complete with an answer key — ready to print and share.
What you can do with My Crossword Maker:
Create crossword puzzles with custom words and clues
Choose between Simple or Newspaper-Style puzzle modes
Add a title and instructions to personalize your puzzle
Download your crossword as a print-ready PDF with an answer key
Save your puzzles to your account and edit them any time
Getting started
My Crossword Maker is available with a paid BrightSprout subscription. New users can try it free for 30 days — no commitment required. Start your free trial →