# Pumpkin patch Word Search

> Eight familiar Halloween words with no backwards or diagonal paths. A gentle activity for independent readers at a class party.

Source: https://jotoak.com/resources/halloween-pumpkins-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.

The eight-word list includes PUMPKIN, GHOST and SPIDER. All paths are forwards across or down, so a reader can concentrate on matching the spelling. Read unfamiliar Halloween vocabulary before searching and offer a starting row when help is wanted.

## After the activity

Use the page at a gathering that welcomes a Halloween theme. Draw a pumpkin or choose a costume word for a short story; participation can stay optional.

## Word list

PUMPKIN, GHOST, CANDY, BAT, MASK, WITCH, BROOM, SPIDER

## Preview and download

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

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- [Halloween word searches](https://jotoak.com/halloween-word-search/)
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