Find each word in the puzzle. Words may go across, down, diagonal, or backward when enabled.
Puzzle grid12 × 12
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Word bank12 words
BIRD
CAT
DOG
ELEPHANT
FROG
HORSE
LION
MONKEY
PANDA
RABBIT
TURTLE
ZEBRA
Clue & vocabulary sheet
Use this page before or after the puzzle to review meanings, examples, and answers.
Name: __________________Date: __________
ELEPHANTDefinition or example: ______________________________________________RABBITDefinition or example: ______________________________________________TURTLEDefinition or example: ______________________________________________MONKEYDefinition or example: ______________________________________________HORSEDefinition or example: ______________________________________________ZEBRADefinition or example: ______________________________________________PANDADefinition or example: ______________________________________________BIRDDefinition or example: ______________________________________________FROGDefinition or example: ______________________________________________LIONDefinition or example: ______________________________________________CATDefinition or example: ______________________________________________DOGDefinition or example: ______________________________________________
Teacher print guide
Use this word search pack as a spelling warm-up, vocabulary review, early finisher activity, sub plan, or classroom center.
Student pagesPrint one copy per student. Use A/B/C/D versions when students sit close together.Answer pagesKeep solution pages at the back of the packet or use them for quick checking.Clue modeAsk students to read the definition first, write the answer, then locate the word in the grid.Hidden messageHave students copy unused highlighted letters in order to reveal the message.Reuse this listTurn the same words into flashcards, bingo cards, matching games, spelling pages, and vocabulary worksheets.
Start with the word list
Choose how students will find the words
Use a visible word bank for direct practice, clues when students should recall meanings, or a hidden message when the puzzle needs a second answer.
Choose the puzzle setup
Word bank
Show the target words below the grid for spelling lists and straightforward review.
Clue mode
Show definitions or hints instead of the answers when students already know the vocabulary.
Picture clues
Use simple picture-style clues when the images are clear enough to identify without extra explanation.
Hidden message
Use unused letters to reveal a second answer after the words have been found.
Keep the puzzle solvable
Match the grid to the list
Longer words and larger lists need a bigger grid or fewer allowed directions.
Limit difficult directions
Remove backwards or diagonal placements when the puzzle is for younger or beginning readers.
Keep the answer page separate
Print student versions first and place the solution page at the back of the packet.