Free crossword maker that you can use to make crossword puzzles for classroom use, home, parties or any occasion. The crossword puzzle maker allows you to create classic crossword puzzles with text clues or with pictures as the clues.

crosswords with text clues   crosswords with image clues

2025 update: Overall big changes to improve the puzzle building code and stop time outs. Additionally, you don't need to search through the list of image categories and links anymore. All of your options are now handled through one interface with the links above. If you would like to see the old menu of links, they still work, just click the link below:

You can use up to 15 images for your crossword with images and 20 entries for the text only version. You can use less by leaving the puzzle text box blank.

In the image hint option, the puzzle word will automatically appear when you select an image. You can type over that if you'd like someting different.

These use images from MES-English flashcards. You can select an image for the hint or use the text version and type in any text hint you'd like. You can choose from 1,000s of images to create personalized vocabulary puzzle. It's super simple, easy to use, but very powerful.