St. Patrick's Day word search

A free St. Patrick's Day word search in three levels, from shamrocks to the Blarney Stone. Print the PDF or play on screen.

Tap the first letter of a word, then its last letter.

St. Patrick's Day words in this puzzle

Easy (10 words)

Green, Luck, Gold, Pot, Irish, March, Parade, Lucky, Clover, Rainbow

Medium (16 words)

Green, Luck, Gold, Pot, Irish, March, Parade, Lucky, Clover, Rainbow, Shamrock, Leprechaun, Ireland, Celtic, Harp, Coins

Hard (25 words)

Green, Luck, Gold, Pot, Irish, March, Parade, Lucky, Clover, Rainbow, Shamrock, Leprechaun, Ireland, Celtic, Harp, Coins, Fiddle, Bagpipes, Dublin, Emerald, Four leaf, Jig, Blarney Stone, Saint Patrick, Pot of gold

About this St. Patrick’s Day puzzle

St. Patrick’s Day falls on March 17. This word search covers the symbols everyone knows (SHAMROCK, LEPRECHAUN, POT OF GOLD, RAINBOW) and some Irish culture and places (CELTIC, HARP, FIDDLE, DUBLIN, BLARNEY STONE).

  • Easy: 10 short words, across and down.
  • Medium: up to 16 words, with diagonals.
  • Hard: 25 words in every direction.

Ideas

  • Leprechaun hunt: hide printed puzzles around the room and let students “catch” one each.
  • Geography link: find Dublin and the Blarney Stone (near Cork) on a map of Ireland after solving.
  • Lucky race: the first student to find every word picks the class’s next activity.

More spring puzzles: spring word search and Easter word search.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is this St. Patrick's Day word search free?

Yes. All three levels are free PDFs with an answer key on page two.

When is St. Patrick's Day?

March 17 every year. It remembers Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland.

What age is each level for?

Easy, with 10 short words like GREEN, LUCK and GOLD across and down, suits ages 5 to 7. Medium suits most kids from about 8. Hard hides 25 words in all directions.

Can I add more words?

Yes. Press "Edit this puzzle" to open it in the word search maker and add your own.

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