Thanksgiving word search

A free Thanksgiving word search in easy, medium and hard, for the kids table and the grown-ups. Print the PDF or play on screen.

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

Thanksgiving words in this puzzle

Easy (10 words)

Turkey, Pie, Corn, Feast, Thanks, Family, Fall, Leaves, Gravy, Stuffing

Medium (16 words)

Turkey, Pie, Corn, Feast, Thanks, Family, Fall, Leaves, Gravy, Stuffing, Pumpkin, Grateful, Harvest, November, Cranberry, Pilgrims

Hard (25 words)

Turkey, Pie, Corn, Feast, Thanks, Family, Fall, Leaves, Gravy, Stuffing, Pumpkin, Grateful, Harvest, November, Cranberry, Pilgrims, Mayflower, Football, Parade, Potatoes, Squash, Gratitude, Cornucopia, Wishbone, Acorn

A puzzle for the whole table

This Thanksgiving word search covers the meal (TURKEY, STUFFING, GRAVY, CRANBERRY, PUMPKIN), the history (PILGRIMS, MAYFLOWER, HARVEST) and the meaning of the day (THANKS, GRATEFUL, GRATITUDE).

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

Ideas

  • Place settings: print one puzzle per guest and set it by each plate with a pencil.
  • Gratitude round: after solving, everyone shares one thing they are thankful for using a word from the puzzle.
  • Before the break: a calm activity for the last school day before the holiday.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is this Thanksgiving word search free?

Yes. All three levels are free PDFs with an answer key, with no sign-up or email needed.

Is there a version for adults?

Yes. The hard puzzle hides 25 words on an 18×18 grid in all eight directions, including CORNUCOPIA, MAYFLOWER and GRATITUDE.

What about young kids?

The easy puzzle uses 10 short words like TURKEY, PIE and CORN, across and down only. It keeps ages 5 to 7 busy while dinner cooks.

Can I put family names in it?

Yes. Press "Edit this puzzle", add the names of everyone at the table, and print one for each place setting.

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