
If it is not blank another word is using that spot! That word is then NOT added to the puzzle and added to a list in column AA. When placing letters on the puzzle my code checks to see if the spot is blank.

One of the problems with placing words randomly is they will run into and “eat” other words. The answer key is built before your eyes. Words are randomly placed horizontally or vertically. Choose “Create Puzzle.”Įach word is randomly placed on the Word Search grid.

Locate the “Make Word Search” menu at the top. Each letter from the word is automatically spaced out into individual cells. Use the menu to “Create Puzzle.” Copy and paste your puzzle into Docs, Drawings, Slides or Sheets or you can simply print.Ī/wordsearch Paste Your WordsĪfter making a copy of the template, replace the default list of words in column B with your own words. The Google Sheets template I created allows you to copy and paste your own list of words onto the spreadsheet. You can use my template to create your own Word Search. Sarah Boucher is the publisher of Macaroni Kid Grand Haven-Spring Lake-Muskegon, Mich.Just for fun, I coded a Word Search from a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Click here for your free word search template printable!ĭon't want to make your own? No problem! Click here for a completed Macaroni Kid-themed word search to print out your kids will enjoy! When you're done, have your child give your word search to a sibling, parent, or friend and see how many words they can find! My kids each enjoyed making their own searches and then trading them with their siblings and having a competition to see who could find all of the words first.


