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100 words · PDFAnimals
Alligator, Anteater, Antelope, Armadillo…
100 words · PDFFood
Almond, Apricot, Asparagus, Avocado…
100 words · PDFAround the House
Armchair, Attic, Banister, Basement…
100 words · PDFNature
Acorn, Aspen, Avalanche, Bamboo…
100 words · PDFSports
Archery, Athlete, Badminton, Baseball…
100 words · PDFTravel
Airplane, Airport, Anchor, Atlas…
How to solve a 100 word word search
With 100 words in 900 letters, the grid is crowded and many words cross each other. Start with the longest words: there are fewer places they can fit. Then look for words with rare letters such as Q, X, Z or J. Cross words off the list as you go, and circle them lightly in pencil so the letters underneath stay readable for the words that share them.
Words run across, down and diagonally, forwards and backwards. The filler letters come from the word list itself, so expect plenty of false starts. Most people need one to two hours; it also works well spread over a few evenings or as a group puzzle on a shared table.
Printing tips
Each puzzle fits on one US Letter page with its word list underneath, and the answer key is on page two. Print at 100% (“actual size”) so the letters stay as large as possible. Want bigger letters? Try our large print word searches with 12 words on a full page.
The word lists
Animals: all 100 words
Alligator, Anteater, Antelope, Armadillo, Badger, Beaver, Bison, Bobcat, Buffalo, Camel, Caribou, Cheetah, Chicken, Chimpanzee, Chipmunk, Cougar, Coyote, Cricket, Crocodile, Dolphin, Donkey, Eagle, Elephant, Falcon, Ferret, Flamingo, Gazelle, Gecko, Gerbil, Giraffe, Goose, Gorilla, Grasshopper, Groundhog, Hamster, Hedgehog, Heron, Hippo, Horse, Hummingbird, Hyena, Iguana, Impala, Jaguar, Jellyfish, Kangaroo, Koala, Ladybug, Lemur, Leopard, Lizard, Llama, Lobster, Macaw, Meerkat, Monkey, Moose, Mouse, Narwhal, Octopus, Opossum, Orangutan, Ostrich, Otter, Panda, Panther, Parrot, Peacock, Pelican, Penguin, Pigeon, Porcupine, Puffin, Python, Rabbit, Raccoon, Reindeer, Rhino, Rooster, Salmon, Scorpion, Skunk, Sloth, Snail, Sparrow, Squirrel, Starfish, Stingray, Swallow, Tiger, Tortoise, Toucan, Turkey, Turtle, Vulture, Walrus, Weasel, Wolverine, Woodpecker, Zebra.
Food: all 100 words
Almond, Apricot, Asparagus, Avocado, Bacon, Bagel, Banana, Barley, Biscuit, Blueberry, Broccoli, Brownie, Burrito, Butter, Cabbage, Carrot, Cashew, Cauliflower, Celery, Cereal, Cheddar, Cherry, Chocolate, Cinnamon, Coconut, Cookie, Cracker, Cranberry, Croissant, Cucumber, Cupcake, Dumpling, Eggplant, Fudge, Garlic, Ginger, Granola, Grapefruit, Gravy, Guacamole, Hamburger, Honey, Hummus, Jelly, Ketchup, Lasagna, Lemonade, Lettuce, Macaroni, Mango, Maple Syrup, Meatloaf, Muffin, Mushroom, Mustard, Noodles, Nutmeg, Oatmeal, Olive, Omelet, Onion, Orange, Oregano, Pancake, Papaya, Paprika, Parsley, Pasta, Peach, Peanut, Pepper, Pickle, Pineapple, Pistachio, Pizza, Popcorn, Potato, Pretzel, Pudding, Pumpkin, Radish, Raisin, Raspberry, Ravioli, Salad, Sandwich, Sausage, Spaghetti, Spinach, Strawberry, Sushi, Tomato, Tortilla, Turnip, Vanilla, Waffle, Walnut, Watermelon, Yogurt, Zucchini.
Around the House: all 100 words
Armchair, Attic, Banister, Basement, Bathtub, Bedroom, Blanket, Blender, Bookcase, Broom, Bucket, Cabinet, Candle, Carpet, Ceiling, Chimney, Closet, Clock, Coaster, Colander, Couch, Cupboard, Curtain, Cushion, Dishwasher, Doorbell, Doorknob, Doormat, Drawer, Dresser, Dustpan, Faucet, Fireplace, Flashlight, Freezer, Furnace, Garage, Gutter, Hallway, Hammock, Hamper, Hanger, Heater, Kettle, Kitchen, Ladder, Lampshade, Laundry, Light Bulb, Mailbox, Mantel, Mattress, Microwave, Mirror, Napkin, Nightstand, Ottoman, Padlock, Pantry, Patio, Pillow, Pitcher, Porch, Potholder, Quilt, Radiator, Recliner, Refrigerator, Rocker, Saucepan, Scissors, Shower, Skillet, Skylight, Spatula, Sponge, Staircase, Stool, Stove, Tablecloth, Teapot, Teaspoon, Telephone, Television, Thermostat, Thimble, Toaster, Toilet, Toolbox, Towel, Trash Can, Tumbler, Umbrella, Vacuum, Wallpaper, Wardrobe, Whisk, Window, Workbench, Bookshelf.
Nature: all 100 words
Acorn, Aspen, Avalanche, Bamboo, Birch, Blossom, Boulder, Breeze, Brook, Cactus, Canyon, Cavern, Cedar, Chestnut, Cliff, Cloud, Coastline, Coral, Crater, Creek, Cypress, Daffodil, Daisy, Dandelion, Desert, Dewdrop, Eclipse, Evergreen, Forest, Fossil, Galaxy, Geyser, Glacier, Granite, Gravel, Hailstone, Harbor, Heather, Hilltop, Holly, Horizon, Iceberg, Island, Jungle, Lagoon, Lavender, Lightning, Magnolia, Marigold, Marsh, Meadow, Meteor, Mistletoe, Moonlight, Mountain, Oasis, Orchid, Pebble, Peninsula, Pinecone, Planet, Poplar, Prairie, Puddle, Rainbow, Raindrop, Rapids, Redwood, Riverbank, Rosebud, Sandbar, Seashell, Sequoia, Shoreline, Snowflake, Spruce, Starlight, Stream, Summit, Sunflower, Sunrise, Sunset, Swamp, Sycamore, Thistle, Thunder, Tide Pool, Tornado, Treetop, Tulip, Tundra, Valley, Violet, Volcano, Waterfall, Wildflower, Willow, Woodland, Seaweed, Honeysuckle.
Sports: all 100 words
Archery, Athlete, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Batter, Bicycle, Billiards, Bowling, Boxing, Canoe, Captain, Champion, Checkers, Chess, Climbing, Coach, Cricket, Croquet, Curling, Cycling, Darts, Diving, Dodgeball, Dugout, End Zone, Fencing, Fishing, Football, Freestyle, Goalie, Gymnast, Helmet, Hiking, Hockey, Home Run, Hurdles, Inning, Javelin, Jogging, Karate, Kayak, Lacrosse, Linebacker, Marathon, Medal, Paddle, Penalty, Pitcher, Playoff, Quarterback, Racquet, Referee, Relay, Rebound, Rowing, Rugby, Runner, Sailing, Scoreboard, Skating, Skiing, Slalom, Snorkel, Soccer, Softball, Sprint, Stadium, Strikeout, Surfing, Swimming, Tackle, Teammate, Tennis, Touchdown, Trainer, Trampoline, Trophy, Umpire, Uniform, Varsity, Volleyball, Whistle, Wicket, Wrestling, Teamwork, Shortstop, Fairway, Putter, Snowboard, Scrimmage, Halftime, Overtime, Bullseye, Dribble, Fastball, Goalpost, Locker Room, Ping Pong, Water Ski.
Travel: all 100 words
Airplane, Airport, Anchor, Atlas, Avenue, Backpack, Baggage, Beach, Boarding, Boulevard, Bridge, Cabin, Camera, Campsite, Canal, Capital, Caravan, Castle, Cathedral, Compass, Continent, Cottage, Cruise, Customs, Departure, Destination, Detour, Embassy, Escalator, Excursion, Explorer, Ferry, Flight, Fountain, Freeway, Gateway, Gondola, Guidebook, Heritage, Highway, Hostel, Itinerary, Journey, Landmark, Lighthouse, Lounge, Luggage, Monument, Motel, Museum, Odometer, Packing, Palace, Passenger, Passport, Pilot, Platform, Postcard, Pyramid, Railroad, Resort, Road Trip, Runway, Safari, Scenery, Seaside, Sightseeing, Skyline, Skyscraper, Souvenir, Station, Statue, Subway, Suitcase, Sunscreen, Taxicab, Terminal, Ticket, Timetable, Tollbooth, Tourist, Trailer, Traveler, Tripod, Trolley, Tunnel, Vacation, Village, Visitor, Voyage, Yacht, Hotel Room, Tour Guide, Road Map, Seaplane, Harbor, Mountains, Overpass, Carry On, Wanderer.
Questions
Are these 100 word puzzles free?
Yes. All six puzzles and their answer keys are free to print or solve on screen, with no sign-up. You may print copies for home, clubs, classrooms and care homes.
Can I solve them on a phone?
You can, but a 30 × 30 grid is small on a phone screen. A computer, a tablet or the printed page is much more comfortable.
Is every word really in the grid?
Yes. Every puzzle is checked by a program: all 100 words are placed, each appears exactly once, and the answer key marks every one of them.
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