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Winter Word Search: Free Printable PDF

A winter word search about cold-weather clothing, snow, and seasonal activities. The twelve words provide a non-holiday alternative to a Christmas puzzle. Use the default layout or adjust the list to match winter where you live.

A good fit for Winter classroom stations, indoor activity folders, and seasonal vocabulary practice.

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A LITTLE MORE THAN A WORKSHEET

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Make two lists: words that describe weather or conditions, and words that describe what people wear, do, or make. Discuss why winter can look different in different climates.

Make the most of it

  • Keep snow vocabulary in context if your area rarely has snow.
  • Compare a frost-covered surface with an icicle using pictures.
  • Use the large-print maker setting for more space between letters.

Words to find

  • SNOWFLAKE
  • MITTENS
  • ICICLE
  • SCARF
  • FROST
  • SLEDDING
  • COAT
  • BOOTS
  • SNOWMAN
  • WINTER
  • CHILLY
  • COCOA

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

THE LITTLE PRINT STUDIO

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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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Printing your winter printable

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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Questions about this printable

Do I need to create an account?

No. Use either ready-made download above or customize the printable directly on this page.

Does the download include answers?

Yes. The winter 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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