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Halloween word search & crossword

Spooky-but-friendly October vocabulary for a classroom party or a trick-or-treat night in.

Halloween Word Search

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The 12 words and clues

WordClue
PumpkinOrange squash carved into a lantern
CostumeOutfit worn to dress up as someone else
WitchBroomstick rider in a pointed hat
GhostSheet-wearing spirit that says boo
CandySweet treat collected door to door
SkeletonAll the bones of a body
SpiderEight-legged web spinner
CauldronBig pot for bubbling potions
BatFlying mammal that hangs upside down
LanternLight you carry; a jack-o-___
MoonlightGlow from the night sky
BroomstickA witch travels on this

Questions people ask

How do I print this halloween word search?

Press "Open in word search maker" and then "Print / Save PDF". You can add or remove words first; the answer key prints on page two.

Can I make a halloween crossword from the same words?

Yes. "Open in crossword maker" loads these words together with their clues, which you can edit before printing.

What ages is this list for?

The words suit roughly ages 7 to 11. For younger children use fewer words and an easy grid; for older ones, switch the word search to hard.

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