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Murder Mystery Word Search · New daily case

Murder Mystery

A murder mystery hidden in a word search. Cross off every clue word and one won't be there — that's the murder weapon. The letters left standing name the killer and the place. Name all three to close the case.

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What is Puzzles Almanac?

Puzzles Almanac is a free online tool for creating print-ready word search, crossword, and sudoku puzzles. Pick a theme or your own word list and download a clean, printable puzzle in seconds.

Is the word search generator free?

Yes. You can create and print a word search puzzle for free with no sign-up. Create a free account to save your puzzles and word lists.

Can I use these puzzles in a classroom?

Absolutely. Teachers use Puzzles Almanac to build vocabulary word searches and printable activities for any grade level using custom word lists.

What puzzle types are available?

Word search, crossword, and sudoku generators are all available now.