Free printable PDFs · US Letter and A4
Blank Word Search Template
Free blank word search templates and worksheets: empty grids from 10 by 10 to 20 by 20 squares with a title line, a name line and lines for the word list. Print one, write your own words in, and fill the gaps with letters.
Printable word search worksheets by grid size
10 × 10 grid
Up to 8 short words; good for younger children.
12 × 12 grid
Up to 12 words; a classroom favourite.
15 × 15 grid
Up to 20 words with diagonals.
20 × 20 grid
Up to 30 long words; for adults and puzzle fans.
Rather have the computer place the words? The word search maker builds the puzzle and the answer key from your list.
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Print the grid, write your words into it across, down or diagonally, list them in the lines below, then fill every empty square with a random letter. It makes a good class activity: students build a puzzle and swap it with a partner.
The word search maker places your words for you and fills the grid; the preview is free and the printable PDF with its answer key costs $1.99.
Print as many copies as your class or group needs.