Halloween word search & crossword
Spooky-but-friendly October vocabulary for a classroom party or a trick-or-treat night in.
Halloween Word Search
PreviewThe 12 words and clues
| Word | Clue |
|---|---|
| Pumpkin | Orange squash carved into a lantern |
| Costume | Outfit worn to dress up as someone else |
| Witch | Broomstick rider in a pointed hat |
| Ghost | Sheet-wearing spirit that says boo |
| Candy | Sweet treat collected door to door |
| Skeleton | All the bones of a body |
| Spider | Eight-legged web spinner |
| Cauldron | Big pot for bubbling potions |
| Bat | Flying mammal that hangs upside down |
| Lantern | Light you carry; a jack-o-___ |
| Moonlight | Glow from the night sky |
| Broomstick | A 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.