# 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.

Source: https://jotoak.com/resources/christmas-merry-word-search/
Author: Young at JotOak
Updated: 2026-10-11

## At a glance

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

## How to use this page

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.

## Word list

TREE, GIFT, STAR, BELL, HOLLY, SANTA, SLEIGH, CAROL

## Preview and download

- [US Letter PDF](https://jotoak.com/puzzles/jotoak-christmas-merry-word-search-easy.pdf)
- [US Letter activity preview](https://jotoak.com/images/puzzles/jotoak-christmas-merry.webp)
- [US Letter answer preview](https://jotoak.com/images/puzzles/jotoak-christmas-merry-answers.webp)
- [A4 PDF](https://jotoak.com/puzzles/jotoak-christmas-merry-word-search-easy-a4.pdf)
- [A4 activity preview](https://jotoak.com/images/puzzles/jotoak-christmas-merry.webp)
- [A4 answer preview](https://jotoak.com/images/puzzles/jotoak-christmas-merry-answers.webp)

Print in portrait orientation at actual size. Page 1 is the activity and page 2 is its answer key. Free for home and direct classroom use; share the source page and retain attribution.

## More resources

- [Christmas word searches](https://jotoak.com/christmas-word-search/)
- [Customize an activity](https://jotoak.com/generator/)
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