Animals Word Fit
A free printable animals word fit (fill-in) puzzle — slot every animal name into the interlocking grid using the word bank. Play online, print it, or download the PDF with the answer key. Great for kids and classrooms.
Fit every word into the grid. Click a square and type to fill it in.
Word bank
- CAT
- DOG
- BEAR
- LION
- HORSE
- OTTER
- PANDA
- TIGER
- ZEBRA
- MONKEY
- RABBIT
- GIRAFFE
- PENGUIN
- ELEPHANT
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Word Fit (Fill-In)
Kriss-kross puzzles: fit word lists by length into a blank grid
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What Is a Word Fit Puzzle? (Fill-In & Kriss-Kross Guide)
Learn what word fit puzzles are — also called fill-ins or kriss-kross — and how to solve them fast using word lengths and crossings. Make your own from any word list and print it free.
Frequently asked questions
What is a word fit puzzle?+
A word fit — also called a fill-in or kriss-kross — is like a crossword with no clues. You're given a word bank and a blank interlocking grid, and you work out where each word goes by matching lengths and crossing letters.
Is the word fit maker free?+
Yes. Build, play, print and download word fit puzzles for free — no account or signup required.
Can I use my own words?+
Yes. Type or paste any word list and the tool interlocks the words into a crossing grid with a word bank grouped by length. Great for spelling lists, themes and classrooms.
Why didn't one of my words fit?+
Fill-in grids only place words that can cross another word at a shared letter. If a word can't interlock, it's listed as not placed — press Rearrange or add words that share common letters.
How do I print it with the answer key?+
Use Preview & Download for a US Letter or A4 PDF with the blank grid and word bank, plus a filled answer-key page.