Christmas Word Search Printable with Answer Key
Explore winter holiday vocabulary with an interactive word search. Play online, print a worksheet, or print its answer key.
Customize
Find the words below. Words can run horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.
How to play: Drag across a word on touch or mouse. Keyboard users can select its first and last letters using Enter. Print Puzzle creates a worksheet; Print Answer Key shows the solution.
Words to find
About this puzzle
This original winter holiday vocabulary puzzle has 12 hidden words in a 15 × 15 grid. Words may run across, down, diagonally, forward or backward. The puzzle is free to play and print.
Words to find
The word list includes CHRISTMAS, REINDEER, SNOWFLAKE, ORNAMENT, STOCKING, PRESENT, and more. Look for distinctive letters and check off each word after finding it.
Solving tips
Search for SNOWFLAKE, REINDEER and ORNAMENT before looking for shorter words.
Learning and discussion activity
Sort the words into decorations, winter weather and celebrations. Describe one family or community holiday tradition.
Print the worksheet and answer key
Select “Print puzzle” to print the unsolved worksheet. Select “Print answer key” to print the solution with word paths highlighted. Choose “Save as PDF” in your browser print dialog if you need a digital copy.
Customize your puzzle
Edit the word list or grid size in the controls above, then choose “New puzzle” to create a fresh arrangement. The printable worksheet will use your updated puzzle.