Adult Word Search Printable

Q: How do I save a word search as a PDF?

Press Print puzzles, then in the print dialog choose Save as PDF as the printer. The file keeps the grid and word list on a clean page.

Q: Does the printout include an answer key?

Yes. Print answer key prints solved grids with the hidden words highlighted and a row-and-column list of where each word starts. Print both puts the key after the puzzles.

Printable word searches made for adults: topics such as travel, music, nature, careers and history, on a comfortable 14×14 grid. Switch on Large print for bigger letters and a bigger word list, which is a favorite for seniors, and print a matching answer key. Good for the waiting room, the porch or the kitchen table.

How to play Adult Word Search Printable

Choose a theme and a difficulty, then press New puzzles to build fresh word searches.
The sheet shows a letter grid and a checkbox word list, with a name and date line at the top.
Press Print puzzles for the worksheets, or Print both to add a separate answer key page after them.
Choose Show answers to preview the solved grid on screen before you print it.
Need a different puzzle? Press New puzzles as many times as you like; there is no limit and no sign-up.

Controls

Theme picks the topic, or choose Mixed themes for a surprise.
Difficulty sets the grid size and which directions words can run: Easy 10×10, Medium 12×12, Hard 14×14, Expert 18×18, Extreme 22×22.
Puzzles per set builds up to eight different puzzles at once, each on its own page.
Large print makes the word list and letters bigger for easier reading.
Print puzzles, Print answer key or Print both open your browser’s print dialog; pick “Save as PDF” as the destination to download a PDF.

Tips

Turn on Large print for easier reading; it keeps grids at 14×14 or smaller.
Print a set of four to bring to a care home, a book club or a family gathering.
Cross off words in pencil, or tick the boxes next to the list.

Topics for adult word searches

Countries · US states · Music · Nature · Space · Geography · Careers · Movies · Library · US presidents

More printable word search pages

Printable word search · Hard word search printable · Kids word search printable · Word search printable PDF

Adult word search online

Play word search for adults online.

FAQ

Is the large-print version really bigger?

Yes. Large print uses bolder letters and a bigger, two-column word list. To keep letters big it limits the grid to 14×14.

How do I save a word search as a PDF?

Press Print puzzles, then in the print dialog choose Save as PDF as the printer. The file keeps the grid and word list on a clean page.

Does the printout include an answer key?

Yes. Print answer key prints solved grids with the hidden words highlighted and a row-and-column list of where each word starts. Print both puts the key after the puzzles.

Is every puzzle different?

Yes. Each grid is generated on the spot with a random selection of words, so you will not get the same sheet twice.

Can I use these in class or for a party?

Yes. Printing for personal, classroom and party use is fine. Please do not resell the sheets.

Is it free, and do I need to sign up?

It is free with no account, no email and no limit. Puzzles are built in your browser and printed with its own print dialog, so nothing is uploaded and no file is sent to us.