A merry little puzzle Word Search

Eight festive words with no backwards or diagonal paths. A small printable for readers who prefer a quick Christmas puzzle.

  • 10 × 10 grid
  • 8 words
  • Easy · no diagonals
  • 2 pages with answers

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Made by Young at JotOak · Updated

Easy Christmas word search containing tree, gift, star and eight festive words
Activity and answer key included

How to use this word search

Across and down, forwards only. Circle each complete word and cross it off the list. Letters may belong to more than one word.

Eight festive words use a compact grid with forwards-only paths. Read the list before searching so unfamiliar seasonal spellings do not get in the way. This is the gentlest of the Christmas searches; an answer page is included.

After the activity

Choose one find to draw on a card or gift label. Check that the Christmas theme suits your group before offering it as a classroom activity.

Print a clear copy

Choose US Letter for 8.5 × 11-inch paper, or A4 for 210 × 297 mm paper. Both editions contain the same activity and matching answers. Use portrait orientation and actual size. Page 1 is the activity; keep page 2 aside for checking. Print one sample before making classroom copies.

You may print copies for your family, class or tutoring group. Retain the JotOak attribution and share this page with other readers. Read the usage terms.

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