Is this a Christmas puzzle?

No. This one is about the winter season itself, with words like BLIZZARD, SKATES and PENGUIN, so it works all winter long. There is a separate Christmas word search too.

Can I print the winter word search?

Yes. Press Print to get one large-print page, with an answer key if you want it.

Do any words run backwards?

Only on the Expert size. On Easy, Medium and Hard, every word reads forwards.

Winter Word Search

Find every winter word hidden in the grid.

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Size

Words run across, down and diagonally down to the right.

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About this winter puzzle

Snow, mittens, icicles and a mug of cocoa: this winter word search is a cosy puzzle for cold days. It is free to play, with no download or sign-up, and it suits any month from December to February.

How to play

Choose a size and press Start.
Find a word from the list in the grid.
Tap its first letter and then its last letter, or drag from one to the other.
Find every word to finish, or press Print to solve it on paper.

Who it is good for

Play it by the fire, print it for a snowy-day classroom, or use it as a gentle activity in a care home or community group when it is too cold to go out.

All winter words

SNOW, ICE, FROST, SCARF, GLOVES, MITTENS, SKATES, BLIZZARD, ICICLE, FIREPLACE, COCOA, BLANKET, BOOTS, COAT, HAT, CHILLY, FREEZE, JANUARY, SKIING, IGLOO, PENGUIN, POLAR, SHIVER, HOCKEY

Print this puzzle

The printed winter puzzle fits a single page of US Letter or A4 in large print, with an optional answer key and a line for a name and date.

Questions and answers

Is this a Christmas puzzle?: No. This one is about the winter season itself, with words like BLIZZARD, SKATES and PENGUIN, so it works all winter long. There is a separate Christmas word search too.
Can I print the winter word search?: Yes. Press Print to get one large-print page, with an answer key if you want it.
Do any words run backwards?: Only on the Expert size. On Easy, Medium and Hard, every word reads forwards.