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Alphabet Word Search

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An ABC word search with 26 words, one for each letter of the alphabet, from apple to zebra. Words run only across and down, so beginning readers can hunt for each one by its first letter.

One per line, or separated by commas. 26 words hidden

Grid size

15 × 15 letters.

Difficulty

Words go across and down.

Paper
More optionsCAPITALS, regular print
Letters
For a classOne puzzle, answer keys

Same words, a new grid on each: one per student, so neighbors cannot copy.

One per line. Each name gets its own puzzle with the name filled in. Names stay in this browser: they are not added to the link or saved.

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2 pages: puzzle, then answer key

Words in this puzzle

  • apple
  • ball
  • cat
  • dog
  • egg
  • fish
  • goat
  • hat
  • igloo
  • jam
  • kite
  • lion
  • moon
  • nest
  • octopus
  • pig
  • queen
  • rainbow
  • sun
  • tiger
  • umbrella
  • van
  • wagon
  • xylophone
  • yo-yo
  • zebra

Every word can be changed in the box above before you print.

Ideas for using it

  • Find the words in alphabet order: apple first, zebra last.
  • Say each word’s first sound before looking for it.
  • Swap in words from your letter-of-the-week list.
Alphabet Word Search: printable puzzle with 26 words to find, from a free word search maker

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