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Space Word Search

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A space word search with eighteen words: all eight planets, plus the rockets, comets and telescopes we use to explore them. Change any word, then print the puzzle and answer key.

One per line, or separated by commas. 18 words hidden

Grid size

15 × 15 letters.

Difficulty

Words go across, down and diagonally.

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

  • astronaut
  • rocket
  • planet
  • galaxy
  • comet
  • asteroid
  • telescope
  • orbit
  • moon
  • Mercury
  • Venus
  • Earth
  • Mars
  • Jupiter
  • Saturn
  • Uranus
  • Neptune
  • Milky Way

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

Ideas for using it

  • After the puzzle, put the eight planets in order from the sun.
  • Do it on a clear evening, then go outside to look for the moon.
  • Add the names of astronauts your class has read about.
Space Word Search: printable puzzle with 18 words to find, from a free word search maker

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