Easy US states word search
13 × 13 grid · 12 words · across and down
US States Word Search
NameDate
- ALASKA
- FLORIDA
- HAWAII
- IDAHO
- IOWA
- KANSAS
- MAINE
- NEVADA
- OHIO
- OREGON
- TEXAS
- UTAH
US States Word Search — Answer key
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US States word search (free printable)
A US states word search with 20 state names, from IOWA and UTAH to CALIFORNIA and TENNESSEE. It is a fun geography review for grades 3–8 and a good road-trip puzzle — try finding each state on a map once it is circled.
- Ages 8 and up
- 20 words
- 2 versions + answer keys
- Print · PDF · PNG · Play online
Hard US states word search
16 × 16 grid · 20 words · all 8 directions, including backwards
US States Word Search
NameDate
- ALASKA
- ARIZONA
- CALIFORNIA
- COLORADO
- FLORIDA
- GEORGIA
- HAWAII
- IDAHO
- IOWA
- KANSAS
- MAINE
- MONTANA
- NEVADA
- NEW YORK
- OHIO
- OREGON
- TENNESSEE
- TEXAS
- UTAH
- VERMONT
US States Word Search — Answer key
About this US states word search
This free US states word search hides 20 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
CALIFORNIA, TEXAS, FLORIDA, ALASKA, HAWAII, NEW YORK, OHIO, GEORGIA, ARIZONA, COLORADO, MAINE, OREGON, NEVADA, UTAH, IOWA, IDAHO, KANSAS, MONTANA, VERMONT, TENNESSEE
Ways to use it
- Color each found state on a blank US map.
- Sort the states by region: West, Midwest, South, Northeast.
- Count how many of the states you have visited.
Puzzle facts
| Words | 20 (longest: CALIFORNIA, 10 letters) |
|---|---|
| Easy version | 13 × 13 grid, 12 words, across and down |
| Hard version | 16 × 16 grid, 20 words, all 8 directions, including backwards |
| Recommended for | Ages 8 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 US states 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 US states word search for?
Ages 8 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.