How to Print Crossword Puzzles from Grid Genius

Sometimes you just want a crossword on paper. Maybe you're heading on a flight, setting up a classroom activity, or you prefer solving with a pencil. Grid Genius now lets you export any puzzle as a clean, newspaper-style PDF.

Why Print a Crossword?

• Offline solving — no Wi-Fi needed on planes, trains, or coffee shops
• Classrooms & events — print copies for students, team-building, or parties
• Share with friends — hand someone a puzzle without them needing an account
• The pencil-and-paper feel — some solvers just prefer it

How to Export a PDF

It takes two taps from any puzzle screen:

Step 1: Open the Overflow Menu

While viewing a puzzle, tap the three-dot menu (top-right corner of the puzzle screen). You'll see the "Print / PDF" option right there in the dropdown.

Step 2: Preview and Print

Tap "Print / PDF" and a print preview opens with your formatted puzzle. From here you can:

• Print directly to any connected printer
• Save as PDF using your browser or system print dialog
• Adjust paper size (A4, Letter, etc.)

What's in the PDF?

The exported PDF is designed to look like a newspaper crossword:

• Numbered grid with correctly placed black cells
• Two-column clue layout — Across and Down clues side by side
• Puzzle title and metadata — topic, difficulty, size
• Clean typography optimized for print

Everything fits on a single page for standard and mini puzzles. Large puzzles may span two pages to keep the clues readable.

Tips for the Best Print Experience

1. Use "Save as PDF" if you want to keep a digital copy or email it
2. Print daily puzzles to build a physical collection you can revisit
3. Try different sizes — Mini puzzles are great for quick coffee-break prints
4. Share the PDF with friends who don't have the app yet — it's a great way to introduce them to Grid Genius

Available for Everyone

PDF export is a free feature — no subscription required. Every player can print any puzzle they have access to, whether it's a daily challenge or a custom AI-generated puzzle.

Create a Puzzle to Print