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Word searches for the classroom, for grown-up puzzle fans and in large print — from Easy to a 20 × 20 Expert grid. Download a PDF, or type your own words and make a puzzle in seconds.

Who are you printing for?

Classroom & kids

Teachers and parents

Holiday, season and science themes in Easy, Medium and Hard, matched to grade level.

For adults

Puzzle lovers

Grown-up themes with up to 30 words, plus a 20 × 20 Expert level for a real challenge.

Large print

Easier reading

Big, bold letters on a full page, for seniors, activity groups and low vision.

Coming up this season

Holidays

Thanksgiving

Turkey, Pilgrim, Gratitude, Harvest…

Holidays

Christmas

Reindeer, Sleigh, Stocking, Ornament…

Seasons

Winter

Snowflake, Blizzard, Mittens, Scarf…

Holidays

New Year

Midnight, Countdown, Confetti, Fireworks…

How it works

1

Pick a level

Easy for early readers. Hard hides words in all eight directions, including backwards.

2

Download or print

One clean US Letter page, with the answer key on page two. Nothing to sign up for.

3

Grab a pencil

Or solve on screen: tap the first and last letter of each word you find.

Large print, for easier reading

Bigger letters, a roomier grid and one puzzle per page — made for seniors, activity directors and anyone who prefers larger type. See all large print word searches.

All themes

Holidays

Thanksgiving

Turkey, Pilgrim, Gratitude, Harvest…

Holidays

Christmas

Reindeer, Sleigh, Stocking, Ornament…

Seasons

Winter

Snowflake, Blizzard, Mittens, Scarf…

Seasons

Fall

Leaves, Acorn, Apples, Scarecrow…

Holidays

New Year

Midnight, Countdown, Confetti, Fireworks…

Holidays

Hanukkah

Menorah, Dreidel, Latkes, Candles…

Nature

Animals

Elephant, Giraffe, Kangaroo, Tiger…

Nature

Ocean

Whale, Dolphin, Octopus, Jellyfish…

Science

Outer Space

Galaxy, Planet, Rocket, Astronaut…

Nature

Farm

Tractor, Barn, Cows, Chicken…

Food

Baking

Flour, Sugar, Butter, Oven…

Science

Weather

Rainbow, Thunder, Lightning, Tornado…

Hobbies

Gardening

Tomatoes, Seedling, Compost, Trowel…

Hobbies

Cooking

Saucepan, Skillet, Simmer, Saute…

Hobbies

Backyard Birds

Cardinal, Bluejay, Robin, Chickadee…

Hobbies

Fishing

Tacklebox, Bobber, Sinker, Lure…

Hobbies

Golf

Fairway, Bunker, Putter, Driver…

Hobbies

Quilting & Sewing

Batting, Binding, Backing, Applique…

Travel

National Parks

Yellowstone, Yosemite, Zion, Acadia…

Travel

Travel

Passport, Suitcase, Itinerary, Airport…

Faith

Books of the Bible

Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers…

Nostalgia

Retro ’60s & ’70s

Jukebox, Drivein, Poodleskirt, Milkshake…