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Winter Word Search

Four winter word searches that work from the first snow to the end of February, with no holiday in them, so they suit any classroom. Each at three levels, with an answer key.

Winter Word Search

Snow, scarves, the solstice and hot cocoa.

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

  • BOOTS
  • COAT
  • COLD
  • FROST
  • HAT
  • IGLOO
  • SCARF
  • SHOVEL
  • SLED
  • WOOL

Medium: 16 × 16 · plus diagonals · 16 words

  • BLIZZARD
  • BOOTS
  • COAT
  • COLD
  • FROST
  • HAT
  • ICICLE
  • IGLOO
  • JANUARY
  • MITTENS
  • SCARF
  • SHOVEL
  • SKATING
  • SLED
  • SNOWMAN
  • WOOL

Hard: 20 × 20 · plus backwards · 24 words

  • BLIZZARD
  • BOOTS
  • COAT
  • COLD
  • DECEMBER
  • FEBRUARY
  • FIREPLACE
  • FROST
  • HAT
  • HIBERNATE
  • HOT COCOA
  • ICICLE
  • IGLOO
  • JANUARY
  • MITTENS
  • SCARF
  • SHOVEL
  • SKATING
  • SLED
  • SNOWBALL
  • SNOWFLAKE
  • SNOWMAN
  • SOLSTICE
  • WOOL

Winter Sports

On the slopes, on the rink and on the frozen lake.

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

  • GOALIE
  • HOCKEY
  • LIFT
  • LUGE
  • MOGULS
  • POLES
  • PUCK
  • RINK
  • SKATE
  • SLALOM

Medium: 16 × 16 · plus diagonals · 16 words

  • BIATHLON
  • BOBSLED
  • CURLING
  • GOALIE
  • HOCKEY
  • LIFT
  • LUGE
  • MOGULS
  • POLES
  • PUCK
  • RINK
  • SKATE
  • SKELETON
  • SKI JUMP
  • SLALOM
  • TOBOGGAN

Hard: 20 × 20 · plus backwards · 24 words

  • BIATHLON
  • BOBSLED
  • CROSS COUNTRY
  • CURLING
  • DOGSLED
  • FIGURE SKATING
  • GOALIE
  • HALFPIPE
  • HOCKEY
  • ICE FISHING
  • LIFT
  • LUGE
  • MOGULS
  • POLES
  • PUCK
  • RINK
  • SKATE
  • SKELETON
  • SKI JUMP
  • SLALOM
  • SNOWBOARD
  • SNOWSHOE
  • SPEED SKATING
  • TOBOGGAN

Animals in Winter

Who hibernates, who migrates, and who just grows a thicker coat.

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

  • BISON
  • DEER
  • DEN
  • ELK
  • FUR
  • HARE
  • LYNX
  • MINK
  • SEAL
  • WOLF

Medium: 16 × 16 · plus diagonals · 16 words

  • BISON
  • BURROW
  • CARIBOU
  • DEER
  • DEN
  • ELK
  • ERMINE
  • FUR
  • HARE
  • LYNX
  • MINK
  • MOOSE
  • SEAL
  • TRACKS
  • WALRUS
  • WOLF

Hard: 20 × 20 · plus backwards · 24 words

  • ARCTIC FOX
  • BISON
  • BURROW
  • CARDINAL
  • CARIBOU
  • CHICKADEE
  • DEER
  • DEN
  • ELK
  • ERMINE
  • FUR
  • HARE
  • HIBERNATE
  • LYNX
  • MIGRATE
  • MINK
  • MOOSE
  • PENGUIN
  • POLAR BEAR
  • SEAL
  • SNOWY OWL
  • TRACKS
  • WALRUS
  • WOLF

Snow Day

No school today: pajamas, forts and a snowball fight.

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

  • BOOTS
  • FIRE
  • FORT
  • MOVIES
  • NAP
  • PLOW
  • SALT
  • SCARF
  • SLED
  • SOUP

Medium: 16 × 16 · plus diagonals · 16 words

  • BLANKET
  • BOOTS
  • COOKIES
  • FIRE
  • FORT
  • MITTENS
  • MOVIES
  • NAP
  • PAJAMAS
  • PLOW
  • PUZZLE
  • SALT
  • SCARF
  • SHOVEL
  • SLED
  • SOUP

Hard: 20 × 20 · plus backwards · 24 words

  • BLANKET
  • BOARD GAMES
  • BOOTS
  • CARROT NOSE
  • COOKIES
  • FIRE
  • FORT
  • HOT COCOA
  • MARSHMALLOWS
  • MITTENS
  • MOVIES
  • NAP
  • NO SCHOOL
  • PAJAMAS
  • PLOW
  • PUZZLE
  • SALT
  • SCARF
  • SHOVEL
  • SLED
  • SNOW ANGEL
  • SNOW DAY
  • SNOWBALL FIGHT
  • SOUP

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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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