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CVC Word Search

Name:CVC Word SearchUBMUMCUPTCCSICATYMLBKHATDOGTKEBOXSITHWBDIOLERHCMAPSQIHWEKVGVULDNINLPENNBOCNETCIMIFIPIGJLENXJGIKNPOTCFind these wordsCATHATMAPBAGPENBEDHENNETPIGSITLIDDOGPOTBOXSUNCUP

A word search with sixteen consonant-vowel-consonant words, covering all five short vowels. The grid is small and words run only across and down, so beginning readers can sound out every one.

One per line, or separated by commas. 16 words hidden

Grid size

10 × 10 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

  • cat
  • hat
  • map
  • bag
  • pen
  • bed
  • hen
  • net
  • pig
  • sit
  • lid
  • dog
  • pot
  • box
  • sun
  • cup

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

Ideas for using it

  • Sound out each word before looking for it.
  • Group the found words by vowel: cat and map, pen and bed, and so on.
  • Add the CVC words from your current phonics lesson.
CVC Word Search: printable puzzle with 16 words to find, from a free word search maker

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