From stockings by the fireplace to carols in the street, Christmas has a vocabulary all its own. These three puzzles gather it up, including a few treats from British and Canadian tables such as trifle, mince pies and shortbread.
Every puzzle prints in large, bold letters on a single page, with a separate answer key. They work well for family gatherings, classroom parties and holiday afternoons at senior centers and care homes.
Print settings
Each PDF has the puzzle on page 1 and the answer key on page 2. Print at 100% scale for the largest letters.
Slip a printed puzzle into a holiday card for a relative who loves word games.
Print on red or green paper for a festive look; keep the letters black for contrast.
Start with "Christmas Morning" for young readers, since its words only run across and down.
Want different words?
Use the word search maker to build your own Christmas puzzle. Pick the grid size, the letter size and how hard it should be, or type in your own list of words, such as family names or a class spelling list.