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New Year’s Word Search

Two New Year’s word searches: one for the party and the countdown, one for the first week back with resolutions and goals. Each at three levels, with an answer key.

New Year’s Word Search

The countdown, the ball drop and a toast at midnight.

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

  • CALENDAR
  • CHEER
  • CLOCK
  • CONFETTI
  • GOALS
  • HATS
  • JANUARY
  • MIDNIGHT
  • PARTY
  • TOAST

Medium: 16 × 16 · plus diagonals · 16 words

  • BALL DROP
  • BALLOONS
  • CALENDAR
  • CHEER
  • CLOCK
  • CONFETTI
  • COUNTDOWN
  • FIREWORKS
  • GOALS
  • HATS
  • JANUARY
  • MIDNIGHT
  • PARTY
  • SPARKLER
  • STREAMERS
  • TOAST

Hard: 20 × 20 · plus backwards · 24 words

  • AULD LANG SYNE
  • BALL DROP
  • BALLOONS
  • CALENDAR
  • CELEBRATE
  • CHEER
  • CLOCK
  • CONFETTI
  • COUNTDOWN
  • DECEMBER
  • FIREWORKS
  • FRESH START
  • GOALS
  • HATS
  • JANUARY
  • MIDNIGHT
  • NEW YEARS EVE
  • NOISEMAKER
  • PARTY
  • RESOLUTION
  • SPARKLER
  • STREAMERS
  • TIMES SQUARE
  • TOAST

Resolutions and Goals

The habits people promise themselves in January.

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

  • COOK
  • HOBBY
  • LEARN
  • READ
  • SAVE MONEY
  • SLEEP
  • SMILE
  • TRAVEL
  • WALK
  • WATER

Medium: 16 × 16 · plus diagonals · 16 words

  • BUDGET
  • COOK
  • EXERCISE
  • GARDEN
  • HABITS
  • HOBBY
  • JOURNAL
  • LEARN
  • READ
  • SAVE MONEY
  • SLEEP
  • SMILE
  • STRETCH
  • TRAVEL
  • WALK
  • WATER

Hard: 20 × 20 · plus backwards · 24 words

  • BUDGET
  • CALL FAMILY
  • COOK
  • EXERCISE
  • GARDEN
  • GRATITUDE
  • HABITS
  • HOBBY
  • JOURNAL
  • KINDNESS
  • LEARN
  • LESS SCREEN TIME
  • MEDITATE
  • ORGANIZE
  • PATIENCE
  • READ
  • SAVE MONEY
  • SLEEP
  • SMILE
  • STRETCH
  • TRAVEL
  • VOLUNTEER
  • WALK
  • WATER

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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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