Hanukkah Word Search

Eight nights of light, hidden in a grid. Find the menorah, the candles and the traditions of Hanukkah in a friendly holiday puzzle that is easy to print for the family table.

How to play Hanukkah Word Search

• Every word in the list is hidden in the letter grid in a straight line.
• Drag across a word with your finger or mouse to select it. The selection snaps to the nearest straight line: across, down or diagonal.
• Prefer tapping? Tap the first letter, then tap the last letter to select everything in between.
• Found words stay highlighted on the grid and are crossed off the list. Find them all to finish the puzzle.
• Easy (10×10) hides words left-to-right and top-to-bottom only. Medium (12×12) adds diagonals. Hard (14×14) uses all eight directions, including backwards. Expert (18×18) and Extreme (22×22) pack in more words on a bigger grid for a real challenge.

Controls

• Drag across letters, or tap the first and last letter of a word.
• Hint flashes the first letter of a word you have not found yet.
• New puzzle builds a fresh grid; your current puzzle is saved automatically.
• Print turns the current grid into a clean printable word search sheet with the word list.

Tips

• MENORAH, APPLESAUCE and TRADITION are among the longest words.
• Short words like OIL, GELT and GLOW hide in corners; check all four edges.

Words in this hanukkah word search

Each puzzle picks a random selection from these 39 words: Menorah, Candles, Dreidel, Gelt, Festival, Lights, Eight, Nights, Oil, Miracle, Temple, Family, Gifts, Songs, Tradition, Celebrate, Donuts, Applesauce, Spinning, Blessing, Holiday, Winter, Chocolate, Candle, Flame, Glow, Cookies, Games, Story, Courage, Freedom, Heritage, Kindle, Brisket, Gather, Prayer, Dinner, Light, Faith.

Print this hanukkah word search

Want paper instead? Open the printable hanukkah word search for a one-page sheet with a word list and answer key, or try a bigger grid on hard word search. Browse every topic on word search puzzles.

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FAQ

Does the list cover the traditions of Hanukkah?

It covers common symbols and foods, such as the menorah, dreidel and candles, along with words about family and celebration.

Can words overlap?

Yes. Two words can share a letter where they cross, which is a handy clue when you are stuck.

Can I print this word search?

Yes. Press Print (or your browser’s print shortcut) to get a blank, printable copy of the current grid with a word list to tick off. Press New puzzle first for a fresh one.

Is my puzzle saved?

Yes. Your grid, found words and time are saved in this browser, so you can close the page and pick up where you left off.