Top 5 Crossword Puzzle Makers
1. Scribblebox.com
At Scribblebox.com you can solve crosswords and create your own crossword puzzles. The Crossword Maker is a powerful tool for creating crosswords for free online - you can create your own grid or choose from a template. There are handy tools like auto-filling words in the grid and easily viewing definitions for words.
Once created your crossword will be available on scribblebox.com for your friends to try and solve.
2. http://www.puzzle-maker.com/CW/
This puzzle maker automatically creates a grid from words and clues you provide. You can also choose a background image (purchase required).
3. https://crosswordlabs.com/
Here you can automatically create a basic crossword from your words and clues.
4. http://www.armoredpenguin.com/
The Crossword puzzle maker is used to make simple crossword puzzles. This program puts all of the words you specify (no more, no less) into a simple crossword puzzle.
The puzzle that is generated will remain on this server for about two months. If you want to ensure that you have a copy of the generated puzzle, make sure you save a copy.
This site is good for teachers looking to create crosswords for their students.