Easy space word search
13 × 13 grid · 12 words · across and down
Space Word Search
NameDate
- COMET
- GALAXY
- GRAVITY
- MARS
- MERCURY
- METEOR
- NEBULA
- ORBIT
- PLANET
- ROCKET
- SATURN
- VENUS
Space Word Search — Answer key
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Space word search (free printable)
Blast off with a space word search of 18 astronomy words — the planets plus GALAXY, NEBULA, GRAVITY and more. It reinforces solar-system vocabulary in grades 2–6 and makes a great companion to a night of stargazing.
- Ages 7 and up
- 18 words
- 2 versions + answer keys
- Print · PDF · PNG · Play online
Hard space word search
16 × 16 grid · 18 words · all 8 directions, including backwards
Space Word Search
NameDate
- ASTEROID
- ASTRONAUT
- COMET
- GALAXY
- GRAVITY
- JUPITER
- MARS
- MERCURY
- METEOR
- NEBULA
- NEPTUNE
- ORBIT
- PLANET
- ROCKET
- SATELLITE
- SATURN
- TELESCOPE
- VENUS
Space Word Search — Answer key
About this space word search
This free space word search hides 18 words in two printable grids: a easy 13 × 13 version (across and down) and a hard 16 × 16 version (all 8 directions, including backwards). Each puzzle prints on one page with the answer key on the next, and both can be played online.
Word list
PLANET, GALAXY, ASTEROID, COMET, ROCKET, ASTRONAUT, TELESCOPE, ORBIT, METEOR, NEBULA, SATELLITE, GRAVITY, MERCURY, VENUS, MARS, JUPITER, SATURN, NEPTUNE
Ways to use it
- Put the found planets in order from the Sun.
- Ask students to define ORBIT and GRAVITY in their own words.
- Use it before a planetarium visit or a family stargazing night.
Puzzle facts
| Words | 18 (longest: ASTRONAUT, 9 letters) |
|---|---|
| Easy version | 13 × 13 grid, 12 words, across and down |
| Hard version | 16 × 16 grid, 18 words, all 8 directions, including backwards |
| Recommended for | Ages 7 and up |
| 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 space 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 space word search for?
Ages 7 and up. The easy version (13 × 13, across and down) suits newer solvers; the hard version (16 × 16, all 8 directions, including backwards) 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.