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Puzzle book generator

Large-print word search, sudoku and more, with solutions.

Word search, sudoku, crosswords, cryptograms and more for adults and seniors, large print by default, every puzzle verified solvable, solutions at the back.

8.5 × 11 inBlack & white · white paper108 pagesPaperback
Make a puzzle bookSee the KDP specs

Default book ≈ 81 credits · estimate shown before launch

Printed puzzle book made with kdpbook.io, lying open on a desk
What’s inside

How a puzzle book is laid out

One puzzle per page in large print (word search 12x12 to 15x15 with the word list below, 18 pt or larger). About 90 puzzles, then 6 small solution grids per page.

The default voice is neutral & minimal: functional labels and instructions. You can change the audience, tone and length in the Story step.

Pages
108
24–300 possible
Illustrations
–
text or code-generated pages
Words
–
not word-driven
Credits
≈ 81
for the default book
KDP specs

The numbers KDP will check

These are the specs of the default puzzle book, computed from our KDP rulebook: the same code that lays out your pages and sizes your cover. Change the trim, paper or page count and every number updates.

Paperback

Available ✓

8.5 × 11 in, black & white · white paper, 108 pages by default.

Hardcover

With changes

Possible with a different trim or page count. Hardcover is only offered in 5.5 × 8.5, 6 × 9, 6.14 × 9.21, 7 × 10 and 8.25 × 11 in.

Kindle eBook

Not available

Not offered: KDP lists this kind of book as unsuited to Kindle, so it is print only.

Default puzzle book · paperback

Default trim
8.5 × 11 in
Ink & paper
Black & white · white paper
Bleed
No
Interior page size
8.5 × 11 in
Pages (default)
108 · template 24–300
KDP page range
24–590 for this ink & trim
Minimum margins
0.375 in gutter · 0.25 in outside
Spine width
0.243 in at 108 pages
Full cover (wrap)
17.493 × 11.25 in
Printing cost (US)
$2.84 per copy
Minimum list price
$5.68
Expanded Distribution
Eligible

At a $7.99 list price, KDP pays about $1.16 per copy sold on Amazon.com. Check any price with the royalty calculator.

Recommended styles

Styles that suit a puzzle book

All styles →
Who it’s for

Audiences

Early readers (5–8)Middle grade (8–12)Teens (young adult) (13–18)AdultsSeniors (large print)

Fonts, type size, sentence length and vocabulary follow the audience you pick, and children’s books get the reading-age field for your KDP listing.

Publishing tips

Before you publish

  • Puzzles are generated by code and verified: every word is placed and every sudoku has one solution.
  • Large print is the default for this type, because adult and senior solvers are its main readers.
Step by step

How to make a puzzle book for KDP

  1. 01

    Describe the book

    Write one sentence about your puzzle book, or import your own manuscript.

  2. 02

    Choose the style

    Pick an illustration style, or describe your own.

  3. 03

    Confirm the KDP format

    Start from 8.5 × 11 in, black & white · white paper, or change trim, paper and page count.

  4. 04

    Generate and edit

    Watch the pages build, then edit text, images and fonts with a live preview and a KDP preflight check.

  5. 05

    Export for KDP

    Download the interior PDF, the cover PDF and the listing sheet, then upload them to KDP.

Puzzle book questions

What trim size is best for a puzzle book on KDP?

kdpbook.io starts puzzle books at 8.5 × 11 in on black & white interior, white paper. You can switch to 8 × 10 in, 6 × 9 in, 8.27 × 11.69 in (A4), 8.25 × 11 in; the layout and cover are recalculated for the new size.

How many pages should a puzzle book have?

Our puzzle book template runs 24–300 pages and defaults to 108. For this ink and trim, KDP accepts 24–590 pages. KDP counts every page, including front matter and blank pages, and rounds odd counts up to an even number.

How much does it cost to print a puzzle book on KDP?

At the default 108 pages, 8.5 × 11 in, black & white · white paper, KDP's printing cost on Amazon.com is $2.84 per paperback copy, so the lowest list price KDP allows is $5.68. At $7.99 you would earn about $1.16 per copy sold on Amazon.com. Printing costs change with the marketplace, trim and page count.

Can I publish a puzzle book as a Kindle eBook?

No. Not offered: KDP lists this kind of book as unsuited to Kindle, so it is print only. You can publish it as a paperback or hardcover.

How many credits does a puzzle book cost on kdpbook.io?

The default puzzle book (108 pages) is estimated at 81 credits. You see the exact estimate before you launch, only what is produced is charged, and the rest of the hold goes back to your balance.

Is a puzzle book a low-content book on KDP?

No. KDP's low-content category only covers notebooks, planners, journals with repeating pages and logbooks. A puzzle book is published like any other book and can use the free KDP ISBN.

Do I have to tell Amazon the book was made with AI?

Yes. KDP asks every publisher to declare AI-generated text, images and translations when publishing. kdpbook.io books are AI-generated, and the export sheet lists what to declare for yours.

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Describe it in one sentence. kdpbook writes, illustrates and lays it out at 8.5 × 11 in, then gives you the interior, cover and listing for KDP.

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