Easy sports word search
14 × 14 grid · 12 words · across and down
Sports Word Search
NameDate
- ARCHERY
- BASEBALL
- BOWLING
- BOXING
- CYCLING
- GOLF
- HOCKEY
- KARATE
- RUGBY
- SKIING
- SOCCER
- TENNIS
Sports Word Search — Answer key
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Sports word search (free printable)
A sports word search with 18 games and activities, from GOLF and RUGBY to GYMNASTICS and BADMINTON. Sporty kids enjoy spotting their favorites, and it makes a handy rainy-day alternative to outdoor PE.
- Ages 7 and up
- 18 words
- 2 versions + answer keys
- Print · PDF · PNG · Play online
Hard sports word search
16 × 16 grid · 18 words · all 8 directions, including backwards
Sports Word Search
NameDate
- ARCHERY
- BADMINTON
- BASEBALL
- BASKETBALL
- BOWLING
- BOXING
- CYCLING
- FOOTBALL
- GOLF
- GYMNASTICS
- HOCKEY
- KARATE
- RUGBY
- SKIING
- SOCCER
- SWIMMING
- TENNIS
- VOLLEYBALL
Sports Word Search — Answer key
About this sports word search
This free sports word search hides 18 words in two printable grids: a easy 14 × 14 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
SOCCER, BASKETBALL, BASEBALL, FOOTBALL, TENNIS, HOCKEY, GOLF, VOLLEYBALL, SWIMMING, GYMNASTICS, BOXING, CYCLING, RUGBY, ARCHERY, SKIING, BOWLING, BADMINTON, KARATE
Ways to use it
- Mark which sports use a ball and which do not.
- Use it during the Olympics or a big championship week.
- Have students survey the class on their favorite sport from the list.
Puzzle facts
| Words | 18 (longest: BASKETBALL, 10 letters) |
|---|---|
| Easy version | 14 × 14 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 sports 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 sports word search for?
Ages 7 and up. The easy version (14 × 14, 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.