Word Search Printable PDF

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.

Make a whole word search PDF pack in a few seconds. This page builds 4 different puzzles by default, each on its own page, followed by a combined answer key page. Choose Print both and pick Save as PDF as the destination: you get one PDF file you can email, share or print later.

How to play Word Search Printable PDF

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

In Chrome, Edge and Firefox choose “Save as PDF” as the destination. In Safari use the PDF menu in the print dialog.
Set Margins to Default and Scale to 100% so each puzzle fits one page.
Use a single theme to make a themed pack, or Mixed themes for variety.

Themed PDF packs

Christmas word search · Halloween word search · Thanksgiving word search · Easter word search · Valentine’s Day word search · Fall word search · Winter word search · Spring word search · Summer word search · Kindergarten word search · Math word search · Parts of Speech word search · Animals word search · Space word search · Sports word search · Football word search · Basketball word search · Baseball word search · Dogs word search · Beach word search · Presidents word search · US States word search · Careers word search · Movies word search.

More printable word search pages

Printable word search · Hard word search printable · Adult word search printable · Kids word search printable

FAQ

Does the PDF contain an answer key?

If you choose Print both, yes: solved grids follow the puzzles, four to a page.

Is a real PDF file created?

The page uses your browser’s own Save as PDF, so nothing is uploaded; the file is created on your device.

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.