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Halloween Word Search (40 Free Printable PDFs)

Halloween word searches for the classroom and the porch light, from easy 10 by 10 grids to hard 20 by 20 puzzles.

Every puzzle is a free PDF with the answer key on page two. By the Doodle Otter team.

  • Easy10 by 10 grid, 8 words
  • Medium15 by 15 grid, 15 words
  • Hard20 by 20 grid, 25 words

Easy Halloween word searches

10 by 10 grids with 8 words, across and down only. Good for ages 5 to 8.

  • Pumpkins on the Porch

    Preview of the printable: a 10 by 10 letter grid hiding 8 words.

    Pumpkins on the Porch

    10 by 10 grid, 8 Halloween words, answer key included.

    EasyAnswer key
  • The Haunted House

    Preview of the printable: a 10 by 10 letter grid hiding 8 words.

    The Haunted House

    10 by 10 grid, 8 Halloween words, answer key included.

    EasyAnswer key
  • Trick or Treat

    Preview of the printable: a 10 by 10 letter grid hiding 8 words.

    Trick or Treat

    10 by 10 grid, 8 Halloween words, answer key included.

    EasyAnswer key
  • Bats at Dusk

    Preview of the printable: a 10 by 10 letter grid hiding 8 words.

    Bats at Dusk

    10 by 10 grid, 8 Halloween words, answer key included.

    EasyAnswer key
  • The Witch Cauldron

    Preview of the printable: a 10 by 10 letter grid hiding 8 words.

    The Witch Cauldron

    10 by 10 grid, 8 Halloween words, answer key included.

    EasyAnswer key
  • Ghosts in the Hall

    Preview of the printable: a 10 by 10 letter grid hiding 8 words.

    Ghosts in the Hall

    10 by 10 grid, 8 Halloween words, answer key included.

    EasyAnswer key
  • A Basket of Candy

    Preview of the printable: a 10 by 10 letter grid hiding 8 words.

    A Basket of Candy

    10 by 10 grid, 8 Halloween words, answer key included.

    EasyAnswer key
  • The Full Moon

    Preview of the printable: a 10 by 10 letter grid hiding 8 words.

    The Full Moon

    10 by 10 grid, 8 Halloween words, answer key included.

    EasyAnswer key
  • Spiders in the Attic

    Preview of the printable: a 10 by 10 letter grid hiding 8 words.

    Spiders in the Attic

    10 by 10 grid, 8 Halloween words, answer key included.

    EasyAnswer key
  • The Costume Chest

    Preview of the printable: a 10 by 10 letter grid hiding 8 words.

    The Costume Chest

    10 by 10 grid, 8 Halloween words, answer key included.

    EasyAnswer key
  • Jack o Lanterns

    Preview of the printable: a 10 by 10 letter grid hiding 8 words.

    Jack o Lanterns

    10 by 10 grid, 8 Halloween words, answer key included.

    EasyAnswer key
  • The Graveyard Gate

    Preview of the printable: a 10 by 10 letter grid hiding 8 words.

    The Graveyard Gate

    10 by 10 grid, 8 Halloween words, answer key included.

    EasyAnswer key
  • Owls in the Oak

    Preview of the printable: a 10 by 10 letter grid hiding 8 words.

    Owls in the Oak

    10 by 10 grid, 8 Halloween words, answer key included.

    EasyAnswer key
  • A Potion Shelf

    Preview of the printable: a 10 by 10 letter grid hiding 8 words.

    A Potion Shelf

    10 by 10 grid, 8 Halloween words, answer key included.

    EasyAnswer key

Medium Halloween word searches

15 by 15 grids with 15 words, across, down and diagonal. Good for ages 9 to 12.

  • The October Night

    Preview of the printable: a 15 by 15 letter grid hiding 15 words.

    The October Night

    15 by 15 grid, 15 Halloween words, answer key included.

    MediumAnswer key
  • Candy on the Step

    Preview of the printable: a 15 by 15 letter grid hiding 15 words.

    Candy on the Step

    15 by 15 grid, 15 Halloween words, answer key included.

    MediumAnswer key
  • The Black Cat

    Preview of the printable: a 15 by 15 letter grid hiding 15 words.

    The Black Cat

    15 by 15 grid, 15 Halloween words, answer key included.

    MediumAnswer key
  • Skeletons in the Closet

    Preview of the printable: a 15 by 15 letter grid hiding 15 words.

    Skeletons in the Closet

    15 by 15 grid, 15 Halloween words, answer key included.

    MediumAnswer key
  • The Foggy Lane

    Preview of the printable: a 15 by 15 letter grid hiding 15 words.

    The Foggy Lane

    15 by 15 grid, 15 Halloween words, answer key included.

    MediumAnswer key
  • Masks and Capes

    Preview of the printable: a 15 by 15 letter grid hiding 15 words.

    Masks and Capes

    15 by 15 grid, 15 Halloween words, answer key included.

    MediumAnswer key
  • The Creepy Cellar

    Preview of the printable: a 15 by 15 letter grid hiding 15 words.

    The Creepy Cellar

    15 by 15 grid, 15 Halloween words, answer key included.

    MediumAnswer key
  • Crows on the Fence

    Preview of the printable: a 15 by 15 letter grid hiding 15 words.

    Crows on the Fence

    15 by 15 grid, 15 Halloween words, answer key included.

    MediumAnswer key
  • The Midnight Hour

    Preview of the printable: a 15 by 15 letter grid hiding 15 words.

    The Midnight Hour

    15 by 15 grid, 15 Halloween words, answer key included.

    MediumAnswer key
  • A Bowl of Treats

    Preview of the printable: a 15 by 15 letter grid hiding 15 words.

    A Bowl of Treats

    15 by 15 grid, 15 Halloween words, answer key included.

    MediumAnswer key
  • The Spooky Forest

    Preview of the printable: a 15 by 15 letter grid hiding 15 words.

    The Spooky Forest

    15 by 15 grid, 15 Halloween words, answer key included.

    MediumAnswer key
  • Lanterns on the Path

    Preview of the printable: a 15 by 15 letter grid hiding 15 words.

    Lanterns on the Path

    15 by 15 grid, 15 Halloween words, answer key included.

    MediumAnswer key
  • The Vampire Cloak

    Preview of the printable: a 15 by 15 letter grid hiding 15 words.

    The Vampire Cloak

    15 by 15 grid, 15 Halloween words, answer key included.

    MediumAnswer key
  • Cobwebs in the Corner

    Preview of the printable: a 15 by 15 letter grid hiding 15 words.

    Cobwebs in the Corner

    15 by 15 grid, 15 Halloween words, answer key included.

    MediumAnswer key
  • The Autumn Bonfire

    Preview of the printable: a 15 by 15 letter grid hiding 15 words.

    The Autumn Bonfire

    15 by 15 grid, 15 Halloween words, answer key included.

    MediumAnswer key
  • Monsters under the Bed

    Preview of the printable: a 15 by 15 letter grid hiding 15 words.

    Monsters under the Bed

    15 by 15 grid, 15 Halloween words, answer key included.

    MediumAnswer key

Hard Halloween word searches

20 by 20 grids with 25 words. Made for teens and adults.

  • The Haunted Hunt

    Preview of the printable: a 20 by 20 letter grid hiding 25 words.

    The Haunted Hunt

    20 by 20 grid, 25 Halloween words, answer key included.

    HardAnswer key
  • Broomsticks and Hats

    Preview of the printable: a 20 by 20 letter grid hiding 25 words.

    Broomsticks and Hats

    20 by 20 grid, 25 Halloween words, answer key included.

    HardAnswer key
  • The Candy Trail

    Preview of the printable: a 20 by 20 letter grid hiding 25 words.

    The Candy Trail

    20 by 20 grid, 25 Halloween words, answer key included.

    HardAnswer key
  • Shadows on the Wall

    Preview of the printable: a 20 by 20 letter grid hiding 25 words.

    Shadows on the Wall

    20 by 20 grid, 25 Halloween words, answer key included.

    HardAnswer key
  • The October Parade

    Preview of the printable: a 20 by 20 letter grid hiding 25 words.

    The October Parade

    20 by 20 grid, 25 Halloween words, answer key included.

    HardAnswer key
  • A Night in the Maze

    Preview of the printable: a 20 by 20 letter grid hiding 25 words.

    A Night in the Maze

    20 by 20 grid, 25 Halloween words, answer key included.

    HardAnswer key
  • The Whole Halloween Cupboard

    Preview of the printable: a 20 by 20 letter grid hiding 25 words.

    The Whole Halloween Cupboard

    20 by 20 grid, 25 Halloween words, answer key included.

    HardAnswer key
  • The Last Door Knocked

    Preview of the printable: a 20 by 20 letter grid hiding 25 words.

    The Last Door Knocked

    20 by 20 grid, 25 Halloween words, answer key included.

    HardAnswer key
  • Pumpkin Seeds and Spice

    Preview of the printable: a 20 by 20 letter grid hiding 25 words.

    Pumpkin Seeds and Spice

    20 by 20 grid, 25 Halloween words, answer key included.

    HardAnswer key
  • The Long Halloween Hunt

    Preview of the printable: a 20 by 20 letter grid hiding 25 words.

    The Long Halloween Hunt

    20 by 20 grid, 25 Halloween words, answer key included.

    HardAnswer key

More Halloween printables

The same theme in the other types. One classroom pack, three kinds of activity.

How to use these

Each download is a two page PDF. Page one is the puzzle, page two is the answer key, so you can hand out the first page and keep the second. Print at 100% scale on US Letter or A4 paper.

  • Print one per pupil for a quiet starter, or one per pair to make it a race.
  • Easy grids run across and down only. Medium and hard add diagonals.
  • Free for personal and classroom use, with no credit required.
Read the full terms of use

AT A GLANCE

Pages
Two, puzzle and key
Paper size
US Letter and A4
Grid sizes
10, 15 and 20 squares
Use
Personal and classroom

More word searches

Other themed sets, same two page format with the answer key.