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Hanukkah Word Search

Two Hanukkah word searches for the eight nights: one with the story and the traditions, and one with short words for young readers. Each at three levels, with an answer key.

Hanukkah Word Search

The story, the menorah, the dreidel’s four letters and the food.

Easy: 10 × 10 · across and down · 10 words

  • GELT
  • GIMEL
  • HEY
  • JUDAH
  • KISLEV
  • LATKES
  • NUN
  • OIL
  • SHIN
  • TEMPLE

Medium: 16 × 16 · plus diagonals · 16 words

  • BLESSING
  • CANDLES
  • DREIDEL
  • GELT
  • GIMEL
  • HEY
  • JUDAH
  • KISLEV
  • LATKES
  • MENORAH
  • MIRACLE
  • NUN
  • OIL
  • SHAMASH
  • SHIN
  • TEMPLE

Hard: 20 × 20 · plus backwards · 24 words

  • APPLESAUCE
  • BLESSING
  • CANDLES
  • DREIDEL
  • EIGHT NIGHTS
  • FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
  • GELT
  • GIMEL
  • HANUKKIAH
  • HEY
  • JERUSALEM
  • JUDAH
  • KISLEV
  • LATKES
  • MACCABEES
  • MENORAH
  • MIRACLE
  • NUN
  • OIL
  • SHAMASH
  • SHIN
  • SOUR CREAM
  • SUFGANIYOT
  • TEMPLE

Hanukkah Word Search for Kids

Short words for early readers, all running across and down on the easy grid.

Easy: 10 × 10 · across and down · 10 words

  • EIGHT
  • GELT
  • GIFTS
  • GIMEL
  • HEY
  • LIGHT
  • NUN
  • OIL
  • SHIN
  • SPIN

Medium: 13 × 13 · across and down · 14 words

  • CANDLE
  • DREIDEL
  • EIGHT
  • GELT
  • GIFTS
  • GIMEL
  • HEY
  • LATKES
  • LIGHT
  • MENORAH
  • NUN
  • OIL
  • SHIN
  • SPIN

Hard: 16 × 16 · plus diagonals · 16 words

  • CANDLE
  • DONUTS
  • DREIDEL
  • EIGHT
  • FAMILY
  • GELT
  • GIFTS
  • GIMEL
  • HEY
  • LATKES
  • LIGHT
  • MENORAH
  • NUN
  • OIL
  • SHIN
  • SPIN

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Questions

Are these word searches free to print?

Yes. Print as many copies as you like, for a class, a party or a care home. There is no signup, no watermark and no ads on the printout.

How do I print the answer key?

Press Print answer key under any puzzle. It opens the same puzzle with every word circled and brings up the print dialog. Print the puzzle and the key from the same level, since each level is its own grid.

What is the difference between easy, medium and hard?

Easy is a 10 × 10 grid with words running only across and down. Medium is 16 × 16 and adds diagonals. Hard is 20 × 20, words can also run backwards, and it holds every word in the set.

Can I change the words?

Yes. Change the words opens the maker with that puzzle’s title and words already in the box. Add your own, take some out, pick a grid size, and print your version.

Can kids play on a tablet or phone?

Yes. Play online opens the puzzle in the browser: drag across a word to circle it, and the list crosses it off.

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