Winter Word Search
A free winter word search with snowflakes, mittens, igloos and hot cocoa. It's non-holiday, so it works all of January and February.
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Winter Word Search
Name ____________________ Date ________Find each word in the grid. Words go across, down and diagonally.
- snowflake
- blizzard
- icicle
- sledding
- mittens
- scarf
- snowman
- igloo
- penguin
- polar bear
- hot cocoa
- frost
- freezing
- skating
- snowball
- january
- february
- december
- hibernate
- fireplace
- blanket
- boots
- ski
- glacier
- shovel
- cozy
- chilly
Tips for using this word search
- A good fit for indoor recess: print a stack of different shuffles.
- Add animal words like penguin and polar bear to tie into a lesson on hibernation and migration.
Want a different topic? The full word search maker starts blank, and its AI helper can write a word list for any school subject.
Questions teachers ask
Is this winter word search free to print?
Yes. Press "Print / save PDF" and print as many copies as you need for your class, party or family. There is no sign-up and no watermark.
Can I change the words?
Every word is editable. Delete any you don't want, add your own, and the word search rebuilds instantly. Your edits are saved in this browser for next time.
Is there an answer key?
Yes. The answer key prints on its own page after the puzzle. Untick "Print answer key" if you only want the student copy.
What age is it for?
The default 15×15 grid with diagonals suits roughly ages 7–10. Choose a 10×10 grid with "Easy" directions for ages 4–6, or 20×20 "Hard" for older children and adults.
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