Word Search

A modern, print-optimized Word Search Generator built with Next.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS. Create custom puzzles with configurable difficulty, directions, and instant shareable links.

🌟 Features

• Dynamic Grid Generation: Create puzzles from 5x5 up to 30x30.
• Smart Placement Algorithm: Automatically sorts and places words, handling collisions and retries.
• Configurable Directions: Toggle support for:
  • Horizontal & Vertical
  • Diagonals
  • Backwards (Reverse)
• Difficulty Slider (Misspelled Distractors): Adds “fake” words (e.g., “TIGEK” instead of “TIGER”) to increase challenge.
• Print-Optimized:
  • Ink-Saving Mode: No background colors or heavy borders.
  • Auto-Scaling: Fonts and grids automatically resize to fit A4/Letter pages.
  • Smart Layout: Dynamic margins and word bank sizing to prevent overflow.
  • Answer Key: Automatically generates a second page with the solution (ink-friendly format).
• State Sharing: All settings (title, words, config) are synced to the URL, making puzzles easy to bookmark or share.
• Overflow Detection: Warns you if your word list is too long for the selected grid size.

🛠️ Tech Stack

• Framework: Next.js 15+ (App Router)
• Language: TypeScript
• Styling: Tailwind CSS
• State Management: nuqs (URL-based state)
• Icons: Lucide React
• Deployment: GitHub Pages