Printable Blank Crossword Grid
Free blank crossword grids at exact scale — any size, for designing your own puzzles.
A blank crossword grid is the starting point for constructing your own crossword. Choose the grid dimensions and print a clean square lattice you can fill with black and white squares, numbering and clues.
Great for teachers making vocabulary puzzles, constructors prototyping by hand, and puzzle fans designing their own.
Printing at exact scale
Every sheet is drawn in real millimetres and prints at exact physical scale. For accurate output, set Scale = 100% (Actual size) and Margins = None in your browser's print dialog. Not sure your printer is honest? Run the printer ruler test first to confirm 50 mm really measures 50 mm.
Frequently asked questions
What size grid should I use?
15×15 is the standard daily-crossword size; use smaller for kids or themed mini puzzles.
Can I number the squares?
Print the blank grid and add your own numbering as you place words.
Is it really free?
Yes. Every template on printsheet.io is completely free, with no sign-up, no account and no watermark. Generate as many sheets as you like.
How do I get an exact-scale print?
Choose your paper size, then in the print dialog set Scale to 100% or “Actual size” and Margins to None. The sheet is defined in real millimetres, so it prints at true size. Use the calibration ruler page to verify.
Which paper sizes are supported?
A4, A5, A3, A6, US Letter, Legal and Tabloid, in portrait or landscape. Pick the size that matches the paper loaded in your printer.
Can I save it as a PDF instead of printing?
Yes — choose “Save as PDF” as the printer in your browser's print dialog. The PDF keeps the exact millimetre dimensions.