Free Printable Word Search Packs
Looking for word searches you can print and start right away? Download our free packs: 15 easy puzzles and 15 medium puzzles, each with answer keys. Pick the level that fits your group—or print both.
The puzzles are ready to use at home, in a classroom, or during a library activity. Choose Easy for a short first round, or Medium when you want larger grids and more challenge.
Best for beginners, young solvers and anyone who wants a quick, relaxed puzzle.
Best for confident solvers who want bigger grids and a longer challenge.
No purchase required. Each PDF includes fifteen puzzles and matching answer keys on US Letter or A4 pages.
What's inside each pack?
| Pack | Level | What you get | What to expect | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy Word Search Pack | Easy | 15 puzzles + answer keys | 7 × 7 grids; 5 words. Words run left to right or top to bottom. | Beginners, young solvers and anyone who wants a quick, relaxed puzzle. |
| Medium Word Search Pack | Medium | 15 puzzles + answer keys | 12 × 12 grids; 10 words. Check straight lines, diagonals, and reverse directions. | Confident solvers who want bigger grids and a longer challenge. |
Each puzzle has its own word list. Answer keys appear after the puzzle pages, so you can print only the games when you don't want the solutions in front of players.
How to print and play
- Download the Easy pack, the Medium pack, or both using the buttons above.
- Print the puzzle pages first. Print the answer-key pages separately if you need them.
- Circle, shade, or highlight each word you find in the grid, then tick it off the word list.
Each pack is available as US Letter and A4 PDF. Pick the size that matches your printer—A4 for UK and Europe, US Letter for the US and Canada. You can also open a PDF on a screen and use a PDF annotation tool if you prefer not to print.
Who can use it?
These packs work for a quick solo puzzle break, a family activity, a classroom handout, or a library puzzle table. The easy pack offers short first rounds; the medium pack adds more words and directions for players who want a longer challenge.
The packs suit home, classroom, homeschool, ESL lessons, libraries and senior activity sessions.
You may print and share the packs for personal, classroom, library, and other noncommercial activities. Please keep the Riddle Lamp credit on the pages. Do not sell or repackage the PDFs.
Frequently asked questions
Are the activity packs free?
Yes. You can download and print both PDFs without paying. Each pack includes fifteen puzzles and answer keys in US Letter and A4 sizes.
What is the difference between the easy and medium packs?
The easy pack uses 7 × 7 grids with five words and fewer directions. The medium pack uses 12 × 12 grids with ten words, plus more word directions.
Can I print the puzzles without the solutions?
Yes. Print the puzzle pages first, then print the answer-key pages separately when you need them.
Want another puzzle?
If you would rather play on your phone or computer, browse our free online word searches. New to the game? Our guide to playing word search puzzles explains how to select words on screen.
Best for beginners, young solvers and anyone who wants a quick, relaxed puzzle.
Best for confident solvers who want bigger grids and a longer challenge.