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Thanksgiving Word Search (40 Free Printable PDFs)

Thanksgiving word searches for the classroom and the holiday table, 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 Thanksgiving word searches

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

  • The Harvest Table

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

    The Harvest Table

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

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  • Turkey Day

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

    Turkey Day

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

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  • Pie for Everyone

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

    Pie for Everyone

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

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  • The Thankful List

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

    The Thankful List

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

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  • Pumpkins in the Field

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

    Pumpkins in the Field

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

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  • Gathering the Corn

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

    Gathering the Corn

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

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  • A Basket of Apples

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

    A Basket of Apples

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

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  • The Hayride

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

    The Hayride

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

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  • Leaves on the Lane

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

    Leaves on the Lane

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

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  • Barn and Wagon

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

    Barn and Wagon

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

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  • Bread and Butter

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

    Bread and Butter

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

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  • The Parade Route

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

    The Parade Route

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

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  • A Bowl of Squash

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

    A Bowl of Squash

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

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  • Warm Cider and Spice

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

    Warm Cider and Spice

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

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Medium Thanksgiving word searches

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

  • Around the Table

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

    Around the Table

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

    MediumAnswer key
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  • The Autumn Kitchen

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

    The Autumn Kitchen

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

    MediumAnswer key
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  • Cranberries and Cloves

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

    Cranberries and Cloves

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

    MediumAnswer key
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  • Stuffing and Gravy

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

    Stuffing and Gravy

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

    MediumAnswer key
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  • The Orchard Walk

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

    The Orchard Walk

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

    MediumAnswer key
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  • Sweet Potato Casserole

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

    Sweet Potato Casserole

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

    MediumAnswer key
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  • Under the Maple Tree

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

    Under the Maple Tree

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

    MediumAnswer key
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  • The Farm at Sundown

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

    The Farm at Sundown

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

    MediumAnswer key
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  • Setting the Places

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

    Setting the Places

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

    MediumAnswer key
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  • Second Helpings

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

    Second Helpings

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

    MediumAnswer key
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  • The Pecan Pie

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

    The Pecan Pie

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

    MediumAnswer key
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  • The November Field

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

    The November Field

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

    MediumAnswer key
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  • Apron and Oven Mitt

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

    Apron and Oven Mitt

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

    MediumAnswer key
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  • Geese Going South

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

    Geese Going South

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

    MediumAnswer key
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  • The Roasting Pan

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

    The Roasting Pan

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

    MediumAnswer key
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  • The Quiet Afternoon

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

    The Quiet Afternoon

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

    MediumAnswer key
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Hard Thanksgiving word searches

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

  • The Long Harvest Hunt

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

    The Long Harvest Hunt

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

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  • The Whole Cornucopia

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

    The Whole Cornucopia

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

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  • Chestnuts and Walnuts

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

    Chestnuts and Walnuts

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

    HardAnswer key
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  • The Autumn Bonfire

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

    The Autumn Bonfire

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

    HardAnswer key
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  • Coming Home for Dinner

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

    Coming Home for Dinner

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

    HardAnswer key
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  • Every Dish on the Table

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

    Every Dish on the Table

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

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  • The Blessing and the Feast

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

    The Blessing and the Feast

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

    HardAnswer key
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  • Leftovers for Days

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

    Leftovers for Days

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

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  • The Big Harvest Hunt

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

    The Big Harvest Hunt

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

    HardAnswer key
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  • The Last Plate Cleared

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

    The Last Plate Cleared

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

    HardAnswer key
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More Thanksgiving 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.
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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.