Free Printable Thanksgiving Word Search
Edit the Thanksgiving words, choose a harvest border, and print a free PDF with answers — or play online with family and friends.
Free printable thanksgiving puzzles
Curated puzzles — open any one to play, customize or download its PDF.
Classic Thanksgiving Word Search
20 words · 15×15 grid
Easy Thanksgiving Word Search for Kids
12 words · 10×10 grid
Hard Thanksgiving Word Search for Adults
20 words · 18×18 grid
Large Print Thanksgiving Word Search
12 words · 10×10 grid
Thanksgiving Dinner Word Search
15 words · 14×14 grid
Printable Thanksgiving word search PDF with answers
Download a free printable Thanksgiving word search for the dinner table, a classroom activity or a quiet afternoon. Each PDF includes the puzzle on page 1 and the answer key on page 2, so you can keep the answers separate when handing out copies.
Choose US Letter or A4 paper and color or black and white, then check Print preview before printing. Edit the words first if you want a worksheet with your own family names or Thanksgiving vocabulary.
Thanksgiving word find and dinner puzzles
A Thanksgiving word find is another name for a Thanksgiving word search. The classic puzzle mixes foods and traditions such as TURKEY, HARVEST, FAMILY and PARADE. The dinner puzzle focuses on dishes including STUFFING, MASHED POTATOES, GREEN BEANS and PUMPKIN PIE. Spaces stay in the word list and disappear in the grid.
Choose an easy puzzle for kids, a hard puzzle for adults or a large print Thanksgiving puzzle to suit your group.
Play a Thanksgiving word search online
Play the same Thanksgiving puzzle on a phone, tablet or computer. Drag from the first letter to the last, or tap both ends of a word. Found words are marked in the list. Show answers when you need a hint, reset progress for another player, or choose New puzzle to rearrange the words.
Make your own Thanksgiving word search
Open the Thanksgiving word search generator to start with Thanksgiving words and a harvest border. Add up to 30 words, change the title and difficulty, and download a PDF with an answer key. Try family names, favorite side dishes or things everyone is thankful for.
How to make a thanksgiving word search printable
Three steps, about a minute. Free, no sign-up, works on phone and computer.
- Add your wordsPick a ready-made word set or type your own — class names, party themes, family in-jokes.
- Choose a print styleCandy cane, holly, snowflake or classic border; letter boxes, circles or tiles. The preview updates instantly.
- Download, print, play or shareGet a PDF with the puzzle and an answer key, solve it here by dragging across words, or share a link.
What you get
US Letter or A4, color or ink-saving black & white, with a separate answer key page.
Festive borders and four grid styles — boxes and checkbox word lists make it easy for kids.
Easy (across & down) for preschool up to hard (diagonal and backwards) for adults.
Send the exact same puzzle to a class or family chat — no account needed.
Drag or tap to find words on phone, tablet or desktop. Show and hide answers anytime.
Everything runs in your browser. Your words are never uploaded.
Frequently asked questions
Are these Thanksgiving word searches free to print?
Yes. All puzzles and the generator are free forever, supported by ads. Print and photocopy them for home, classroom or community activities with no sign-up.
Does the Thanksgiving PDF include answers?
Yes. Page 1 is the Thanksgiving puzzle and page 2 is its answer key.
Which Thanksgiving puzzle is best for young kids?
Start with the easy 10×10 Thanksgiving puzzle for kids. It uses short words placed across and down, with no backwards or diagonal words.
How do phrases like Mashed Potatoes appear in the grid?
Spaces are removed, so Mashed Potatoes appears as MASHEDPOTATOES in the grid while the word list keeps the phrase readable.
Can I make a Thanksgiving puzzle with my own words?
Yes. Edit the word list here or open the generator with theme=thanksgiving, then print your custom puzzle or share a link.
Can I play on my phone?
Yes. Drag your finger from the first to the last letter, or tap the first letter and then the last.
How do I share a puzzle?
Press “Share puzzle” under the grid to copy a link that rebuilds the same puzzle.