Three new puzzles each week
Free large-print word searches, every Monday.
One for each level: Amber (easy), Sapphire (medium) and Diamond (challenging). Play them here or print them out, answers included.
This week's puzzles
Week of October 26, 2026
- Amber, Easy, level 1 of 3
Halloween Party
Costumes, cupcakes and a round of apple bobbing: twenty words from a friendly Halloween party at home or in the church hall.
15 × 15 grid · 20 words
- Sapphire, Medium, level 2 of 3
The Candy Bowl
Candy corn, popcorn balls and a handful of lollipops by the front door: twenty-five sweet words from the Halloween candy bowl.
16 × 16 grid · 25 words
- Diamond, Challenging, level 3 of 3
Things That Go Bump
Creaky shutters, cobwebs and a phantom or two: twenty gently spooky words for a cozy Halloween week.
16 × 16 grid · 20 words
Free to print and share for personal use, classrooms, senior centers and activity groups.
Which level is right for me?
Amber (easy)
Every word reads forward: across, down, or slanting down to the right.
See every puzzle at this level: AmberSapphire (medium)
Words run across both ways, up and down, and slanting down to the right.
See every puzzle at this level: SapphireDiamond (challenging)
Words hide in all eight directions, with overlaps and near misses.
See every puzzle at this level: Diamond
Running a group?
Tips for a puzzle session, the three levels side by side, and this week's puzzles ready to print for everyone.
Past weeks
Week of October 19, 2026
- Pumpkin PatchAmber (easy)
- Hayride NightSapphire (medium)
- Harvest MoonDiamond (challenging)
Week of October 12, 2026
- Leaf PeepingAmber (easy)
- Soup and StewSapphire (medium)
- Forest FloorDiamond (challenging)
Week of October 5, 2026
- Apple OrchardAmber (easy)
- Sweater WeatherSapphire (medium)
- Autumn SplendorDiamond (challenging)
Week of September 28, 2026
- Fall FestivalAmber (easy)
- Country StoreSapphire (medium)
- Woodland CreaturesDiamond (challenging)