Easy Thanksgiving word search
14 × 14 grid · 12 words · across and down
Thanksgiving Word Search
NameDate
- AUTUMN
- FAMILY
- FEAST
- GRATEFUL
- GRAVY
- HARVEST
- LEAVES
- NOVEMBER
- PARADE
- PILGRIM
- STUFFING
- TURKEY
Thanksgiving Word Search — Answer key
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Thanksgiving word search (free printable)
A printable Thanksgiving word search with 18 words about the harvest, the feast and being thankful. It keeps kids busy while the turkey rests, and the easy grid is a gentle November activity for kindergarten through second grade.
- Ages 6 and up
- 18 words
- 2 versions + answer keys
- Print · PDF · PNG · Play online
Hard Thanksgiving word search
16 × 16 grid · 18 words · all 8 directions, including backwards
Thanksgiving Word Search
NameDate
- AUTUMN
- CORNUCOPIA
- CRANBERRY
- FAMILY
- FEAST
- FOOTBALL
- GRATEFUL
- GRAVY
- HARVEST
- LEAVES
- NOVEMBER
- PARADE
- PILGRIM
- POTATOES
- PUMPKIN PIE
- STUFFING
- THANKFUL
- TURKEY
Thanksgiving Word Search — Answer key
About this Thanksgiving word search
This free Thanksgiving 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
TURKEY, PILGRIM, HARVEST, PUMPKIN PIE, CRANBERRY, STUFFING, GRATEFUL, FAMILY, FEAST, NOVEMBER, CORNUCOPIA, GRAVY, POTATOES, AUTUMN, PARADE, FOOTBALL, THANKFUL, LEAVES
Ways to use it
- Put one at every place setting on the kids' table.
- After solving, ask each child to write one thing they are GRATEFUL for.
- Use the hard version as a quiet activity during the parade or the game.
Puzzle facts
| Words | 18 (longest: PUMPKIN PIE, 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 6 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 Thanksgiving 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 Thanksgiving word search for?
Ages 6 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.