Word Search Maker – printable word search with your own words (PDF)
Your own words, hidden in rows of jumbled letters. The task: find and circle every word. Set the frequency and font size and download it as a free PDF.
How it works & FAQHow the word search works
Demti fills a page with rows of random letters and hides the words you choose in them. The words run left to right in the rows and can appear more than once. Finding them takes a careful look, row by row.
This practices visual attention, careful reading and staying power. With words on one theme – fruit, animals, months – it also becomes a vocabulary exercise.
Who is the word search for?
For family caregivers at home, the search becomes personal when the hidden words are familiar: family names, favorite flowers or places from the past. A few words, capital letters and a large font make it easy to start. In memory training and senior activity groups, the word search is a classic.
In elementary school, spelling words, the children's names or words from the current topic work well.
Adjusting the difficulty
The word frequency sets how many rows contain a word. Higher means more matches and usually an easier puzzle. Words in capital letters stand out better against the mixed letters.
To check the answers, the sheet can show how many words are hidden in total or per row.
Your worksheet in five steps
- Enter words separated by spaces, for example “house tree sun”.
- Choose the word frequency: more matches make the puzzle easier.
- Set capital letters and the font size.
- If you like, show the number of hidden words in total or per row.
- Click “Mix again” for a new page and download the PDF.
Frequently asked questions
Is the word search free?
Yes. All worksheets on Demti are free and work without signing up. You may print and copy them at home, in groups and in the classroom.
Which direction do the words run?
Left to right in the rows, in normal reading direction.
How many words should I enter?
Three to five words are a good start. Separate several words with spaces.
How do I check the answers?
Show the number of hidden words – in total at the top right or per row at the right edge. That way everyone sees right away whether words are still missing.