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Fall & Autumn Word Search: Free Printable PDF

A fall word search with autumn vocabulary, harvest words, and familiar outdoor objects. Both fall and autumn refer to the season, making the activity usable across English-speaking classrooms. There are twelve words and a separate solution.

A good fit for Autumn nature activities, fall classroom lessons, and family printables.

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A LITTLE MORE THAN A WORKSHEET

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Sort the found words into plants, animals, objects, and activities or products. Use photographs or a walk outside to connect the vocabulary with your local season.

Make the most of it

  • Explain that leaf color and harvest times depend on location.
  • Point out that maple names a kind of tree, while orchard describes a growing area.
  • Use the Thanksgiving puzzle for a separate holiday activity.

Words to find

  • AUTUMN
  • HARVEST
  • ACORN
  • CHESTNUT
  • PUMPKIN
  • ORCHARD
  • LEAVES
  • SQUIRREL
  • RAKE
  • MAPLE
  • CIDER
  • SCARECROW

Default: 15 × 15 grid · Includes diagonals · No backward words

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One word per line or separated by commas. Up to 32 words. Letters A–Z; accents are simplified.

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Choose US Letter for an 8.5 × 11 inch sheet, or A4 for a 210 × 297 mm sheet. The two downloads contain the same puzzle. Open the PDF, select the matching paper size, and print at actual size. Print single-sided if you want to hand out the puzzle without revealing the answer key.

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Does the download include answers?

Yes. The fall & autumn printable includes a separate solution page matching the puzzle.

Can I use this at school?

Yes. You may print copies for your own classroom, family, or community group. Please link to this page when sharing the resource online.

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