Generate complete crossword puzzle books with automatic grid creation and KDP-ready export.
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Get NotifiedCreating crossword puzzle books manually is tedious and error-prone. Designing grids, placing words, numbering clues, formatting pages, and generating answer keys takes hours per puzzle.
Crossword Puzzle Maker automates the entire process. Import your word lists, configure your book settings, and generate a complete, print-ready crossword puzzle book with front matter, puzzles, and answer keys.
Everything you need to create professional crossword puzzle books
Choose from 10x10, 12x12, 15x15, or 19x19 grids to suit any difficulty level.
Dual platform support with automatic margin calculations for both Amazon KDP and Canva Print.
Import 100+ words and clues at once, automatically distributed across multiple puzzles.
Words that don't fit in one puzzle are automatically redistributed to the next grid.
Auto-generated title page, copyright page, and instructions page included.
Answer keys grouped at the end of the book or placed after each individual puzzle.
White or cream paper, black & white or color ink to match your book's style.
300 DPI output with KDP-compliant margins, ready to upload and publish.
Five steps from word list to published book
Select Amazon KDP or Canva Print, then pick your trim size.
Set paper type, ink color, page numbers, and front matter options.
Enter words and clues manually or bulk import from a list.
Validate your settings, then generate all pages with real-time progress.
Export your PDF from Canva and upload directly to KDP.
Choose the right grid size for your audience
Perfect for beginners, kids, and quick puzzles. Fits 10-15 words per grid.
Great for casual solvers. A balanced size that fits 15-20 words per grid.
Standard newspaper size. Ideal for intermediate to advanced solvers with 20-30 words.
Sunday-sized challenge. For serious solvers with 30-45 words per grid.