Free-Form Crossword Puzzle Generator for KDP
Build printable free-form (criss-cross) crossword interiors from your very own word list. Paste your words and clues, let them interlock into a clean grid, and export a print-ready PDF with a matching solution key — ready for Amazon KDP.
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Free-form crossword generator
Bring your own words
Paste any list of answers and clues — we validate it as you type and interlock the words for you.
Criss-cross layout
Words cross where they share letters, with no black-square grid to fill — perfect for themed and kids' books.
Print-ready PDFs
Every export pairs puzzle and clue pages with a matching solution key, sized for KDP.
How it works
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Paste your own ANSWER: clue list, or pick a built-in word set.
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Tune the grid size, page layout, and fonts to match your book.
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Generate, preview, and download the print-ready PDF.
Frequently asked questions
How is this different from the regular Crossword tool?
The Crossword tool builds dense, symmetric New York–style grids where every square is part of two words. This free-form tool interlocks just the words you supply in a lighter criss-cross layout — ideal for custom word lists and themed books.
Can I use my own words and clues?
Yes — that's the point. Paste any list as ANSWER: clue, one per line. The editor validates each line and tells you exactly what to fix before you generate.
Do the PDFs include the solutions?
Every export includes matching solution pages alongside the puzzle and clue pages, so your book is complete.
Do I need an account to use the generator?
You can browse this page without an account, but generating and exporting puzzles requires signing in and credits.
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