Easy colors word search
11 × 11 grid · 10 words · across and down
Colors Word Search
NameDate
- BEIGE
- BLACK
- BLUE
- BROWN
- GRAY
- GREEN
- PINK
- RED
- TEAL
- WHITE
Colors Word Search — Answer key
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Colors word search (free printable)
A colors word search with 19 color names, from RED and BLUE to TURQUOISE and MAGENTA. Kids can color each word in its own shade once they find it, which makes this a two-in-one activity for preschool, kindergarten and ESL.
- Ages 4–8
- 19 words
- 2 versions + answer keys
- Print · PDF · PNG · Play online
Medium colors word search
15 × 15 grid · 19 words · across, down and diagonal
Colors Word Search
NameDate
- BEIGE
- BLACK
- BLUE
- BROWN
- GRAY
- GREEN
- INDIGO
- MAGENTA
- MAROON
- ORANGE
- PINK
- PURPLE
- RED
- SILVER
- TEAL
- TURQUOISE
- VIOLET
- WHITE
- YELLOW
Colors Word Search — Answer key
About this colors word search
This free colors word search hides 19 words in two printable grids: a easy 11 × 11 version (across and down) and a medium 15 × 15 version (across, down and diagonal). Each puzzle prints on one page with the answer key on the next, and both can be played online.
Word list
RED, ORANGE, YELLOW, GREEN, BLUE, PURPLE, PINK, BROWN, BLACK, WHITE, GRAY, VIOLET, INDIGO, TURQUOISE, MAGENTA, MAROON, BEIGE, TEAL, SILVER
Ways to use it
- Color each found word with a crayon of the same color.
- Find something in the room for every color in the list.
- Talk about which colors make up the rainbow.
Puzzle facts
| Words | 19 (longest: TURQUOISE, 9 letters) |
|---|---|
| Easy version | 11 × 11 grid, 10 words, across and down |
| Medium version | 15 × 15 grid, 19 words, across, down and diagonal |
| Recommended for | Ages 4–8 |
| Answer key | Yes — on page 2 when printed |
| Formats | Print, PDF (via your browser's print dialog), PNG, play online |
How to print or save as PDF
- Click Print / PDF under the version you want.
- Choose your printer, or choose "Save as PDF" as the destination to keep a file.
- Print at 100% scale on letter or A4 paper. Page 1 is the puzzle, page 2 is the answer key.
FAQ
Is this colors word search free to print?
Yes. Both versions and their answer keys are free to print, save as PDF or download as PNG for home, classroom or party use. No sign-up is needed.
What age is this colors word search for?
Ages 4–8. The easy version (11 × 11, across and down) suits newer solvers; the medium version (15 × 15, across, down and diagonal) is more challenging.
Where is the answer key?
Click Answer key under either puzzle to see it on screen. When you print, the answer key comes out on its own page after the puzzle.
Can I change the words?
Yes. Click Customize to open this exact puzzle in the free word search maker, where you can add or remove words, change the grid size and difficulty, and print your own version.