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26 Word Search Puzzles You Can Print for Free
Updated: Aug. 19, 2021Download these printable word search puzzles for hours of word hunting fun. It's the perfect exercise for your brain.
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Printable word search puzzles
Break out your pens or pencils and get your eyes ready. These free printable word searches are the perfect solo activity for a rainy day or if you’re just stuck inside for both kids and adults. If you’re good at logic puzzles and sudoku puzzles these will be a breeze. All the words are hidden vertically, horizontally, or diagonally—in both directions. The letters that remain unused in each puzzle form a sentence from left to right. Happy word hunting! Also, make sure to try these printable crossword puzzles and printable brain teasers to test your smarts.
Flirty word search
How many of these flirty words can you find in the word search puzzle? After these, check out some word puzzles that’ll leave you stumped.
Frankenstein word search
Laboratory, lifeless, lonesome. Can you find them? After you find them, try to solve these tough rebus puzzles.
Machines word search
Try to find all 22 instances of the word. By the way—how many triangles do you see in this puzzle?
Kitchen Utensils word search
You might be able to locate all of these items in your kitchen, but can you find them in this free printable word search? Then, try to solve as many of these math riddles as you can.
Magic-themed word search
The words on this word find puzzle aren’t just going to magically appear, you need to find them. While you’re trying to find them, have your kids try to solve these riddles.
Walt Disney word search
If you’re a big fan of Mickey, this one might come easy to you. After you wrap these up, see how many squares you can find in this image.
Ball Sports word search
Even if you’re not into sports, you should be able to find these words. Don’t miss these optical illusion photos—they’re tricky and give your brain a workout!
Carnivorans word search
How many of these carnivorous animals can you find in this free printable word search? Once you find them, see how many of these short riddles you can solve.
Zoo-themed word search
There are 33 words in this word search, so it might get a little crowded. Make sure to use a sharp pencil. Then, check out these holiday word searches you can print for free.
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