1. Pick your level
From Easy to Hard, or Large print for extra big letters. The level sets the grid size, the number of words and whether words also hide diagonally or backwards.
Print word searches for adults
Put your bundle together below and download it as a PDF: pick the level, a topic you enjoy and the number of puzzles. Every word search gets its own clear A4 sheet with the word list underneath — solutions go on separate sheets at the back if you want them.
Download the PDF
The PDF opens in your browser; print it with Ctrl+P (Windows) or Cmd+P (Mac).
How to print a word search
2. Pick a topic and amount
Six topics — animals, food & drink, travel, nature, sports and countries — and one to ten puzzles per bundle. Handy for printing a week's supply in one go.
3. Solutions or not
Tick 'Include solutions' if you want to check your work. They go on separate sheets at the back, so nothing is spoiled while you puzzle.
4. Download and print
You get a PDF right away. It opens in your browser; print it with Ctrl+P (Windows) or Cmd+P (Mac) on plain A4, portrait. Saving it to your computer works too.
Four levels for adults
The word lists are put together for adults and seniors — no children's words. The levels differ in grid size, number of words and the directions words can hide in.
Easy
8×8 · 6 words
Words run left to right and top to bottom only. A calm starting point you finish in a few minutes.
Medium
10×10 · 8 words
A bigger grid with longer words, and diagonals join in. The classic puzzle-book format.
Hard
12×12 · 10 words
Words can run in all eight directions, backwards included. This one keeps you busy for a while.
Large print
8×8 · 5 short words
One generous grid per sheet with extra large letters and thicker lines, straight directions only. Pleasant when small type is tiring.
How it works
Sharp on every printer
The puzzles consist of crisp lines and large letters — no images that turn blurry. Perfectly readable on a black-and-white printer too.
Fresh puzzles every week
The default bundle changes every week. Come back next week and the same settings will print brand-new word searches.
Large print for extra comfort
Large print mode puts one generous grid with extra large letters and thicker lines on each sheet — pleasant for anyone who struggles with small type.
Prefer puzzling on screen? Play the word search online — and number lovers can also print sudokus.
Mainly looking for easy-to-read puzzles? The page on word searches for seniors explains the large-print mode, both on paper and on screen.
Frequently asked questions about printing word searches
What does printing cost?
The PDFs are completely free, without an account and without watermarks. You only pay for your own paper and ink.
Are the solutions included?
Only if you tick the box. Solutions then go on separate sheets at the back, with the hidden words in bold — handy for checking without spoiling.
Can I print the same bundle again?
Yes. Within the same week, the same choices give exactly the same PDF. The puzzles rotate every Monday, so there is always something new to print.
What paper size do I need?
Plain A4, portrait. Every word search has its own sheet, so you can print just one page if you like.
Are these word searches suitable for adults?
Yes, that's what they're made for. The word lists (animals, food, travel, nature, sports, countries) are put together for adults and seniors, and the large-print level is there for anyone who prefers big letters.
Do I need special software to print?
No. You download a plain PDF file that opens in any browser and any PDF reader. Print it with the print function you already use — Ctrl+P or Cmd+P.
How many words are in one word search?
That depends on the level: 5 short words in Large print, 6 in Easy, 8 in Medium and 10 in Hard. On Hard, words also run diagonally and backwards.
Can I print several word searches at once?
Yes, you choose how many puzzles go into the bundle. Every word search gets its own A4 sheet, so you can print the whole bundle or pick single pages in your print dialog.