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    Home » Printables » Free Halloween Word Search Printable

    Free Halloween Word Search Printable

    September 1, 2022 by prudentpennypincher.com Leave a Comment

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    Looking for a fun and free Halloween activity? Grab this free Halloween word search printable!

    halloween word search free printable

    This free printable will surely be a hit with all ages, but especially kids. It is a great way to get into the spooky spirit! All you need to do is print it out and enjoy searching for over 20 fun words. Whether you are using it for a Halloween party, school event, educational activity for classroom use, or just at home as a fun activity for the Halloween season, everyone will have a spooktacular time finding all the words in this spooky Halloween word search!

    For extra Halloween fun, pair it with this fun Halloween bingo printable!

    What’s Included

    • one wordsearch printable, which includes a list of words used at the bottom of the worksheet
    • one answer key with all the words found
    • both printables are available in two formats: PNG and PDF

    halloween word search printable and answer key on a black background with orange paper bats

    Halloween Word Search Supplies Needed

    • two sheets of cardstock (at least 65 lb) or printer paper. I highly recommend using cardstock for these printables to ensure the best quality.
    • a writing utensil such as a pencil, pen, marker, highlighter or crayon
    • free PDF or PNG files

    Difficulty Level

    This free printable puzzle is a medium/intermediate difficulty level, which makes it a fun Halloween word search for middle schoolers, older kids, teens, and even adults. There are only a few diagonal and backward hidden words in this puzzle for an extra challenge for the younger kids. The words chosen are age-appropriate for children and are easy for them to understand.

    printable on a black background with orange paper bats

    How to Download and View the Word Search Printable

    1. Download the PNG files here OR the PDFs here
    2. Select the files you want to save
    3. Click the download button on the right side of the screen.
    4. Save the files to the folder you want.
    5. Open the file in your photo viewer (for PNG). For your PDF file, open it with Adobe Acrobat or another PDF reader software.

    How to Print

    1. Load the cardstock or printer paper into your printer’s paper tray. If you are using cardstock:
      1. Find the Paper Settings option. The location will vary depending on your OS (either under Properties (PC) or Presets (iOS)). This will allow you to select various media types that your printer can handle.
      2. Go to Paper Type –> Card Stock.
    2. Go to File –> Print. Open your printer settings or printing preferences. The printing settings will vary based on your printer, but ensure the print quality is set to the “Best” setting before printing.

    Instructions for How to Play this Halloween Word Search

    What is a word search? It is a game in which players attempt to find all of the words hidden in a square grid of letters. It is commonly referred to as word find or seek as well.

    The rules for playing a word search game are very simple to understand! The goal is to locate all the hidden words in the grid. The words included in the puzzle are located at the bottom of the sheet. The words are spelled in one of several possible directions (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally), and they can be forward or backward. For example, you could have horizontal words that are spelled backward or diagonal words spelled forward. Once you find one of the words, simply circle or highlight them until you find them all. If you can’t find a particular word, you can refer to the answer key.

    Tips for Success:

    1. Focus on one word at a time.
    2. Start by searching for the first three letters and prefixes.
    3. For tricky words, focus on the less-common pair of letters, especially suffixes.

    answer key on a black background with orange paper bats

    Word Lists

    There are a total of 20 spooky Halloween-themed words located in this free printable Halloween word search puzzle!

    • costume
    • howl
    • spooky
    • trick
    • zombie
    • cauldron
    • monster
    • skeleton
    • treat
    • ghoulish
    • mummy
    • spiderweb
    • scarecrow
    • October
    • pumpkin
    • frightful
    • hocus pocus
    • haunted
    • vampire
    • tombstone

    halloween word search printable with pen on top of pages

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