Country and Place Word Searches to Print or Solve

One word search per country or place, with lists for its places, food and culture, clues and an answer key.

41 pages

A–C 7

Africa Word Search PrintableA free printable African word search: 16 words, from Cairo to Kilimanjaro, with New puzzle and an answer key.
Alabama Word SearchMontgomery, Mobile Bay, Yellowhammer, Camellia and 12 more Alabama words hide in the first grid, answer key included.
Alaska Word Search PrintableAlaska word search, free printable: 15 words from Juneau and Denali to the aurora, with an answer key.
Antarctica Word SearchSouth Pole, Iceberg, Krill and Emperor Penguin wait in a grid that prints with its answer key.
Canada Word SearchOttawa, Toronto, Rockies, Maple Leaf and 12 more words about Canada hide in the first grid, answer key included.
Colorado Word SearchDenver, Pikes Peak, Mesa Verde and 13 more Colorado words hide in the first grid, answer key included.
Connecticut Word SearchFrom Hartford to the Sound: 16 Connecticut words, with Charter Oak, Nutmeg, Submarine and Yankee Doodle among them.

E–I 12

European Capitals Word SearchFind London, Paris, Rome and nine more capitals, then print the puzzle with its answer key.
Florida Word Search PrintableEverglades, Conch and Rocket hide in the first Florida grid; press New puzzle for others, then print with the key.
France Word Search of Cities, Paris Sights, Food and ArtistsHide Paris sights, ballet steps, painters and pastries in a printable grid with its answer key, or print clues instead.
Free Kids Georgia Word Search PrintableKids find 16 Georgia words such as Peach, Savannah and Alligator; one press makes a new puzzle, another prints it.
Free Printable Hard Caribbean Word SearchFree printable hard Caribbean word search: 15 words, from Jamaica to steel drum, hidden in all eight directions.
Hawaii Word Search of Islands, Volcanoes, Luau and Hawaiian WordsHide Honolulu, Mauna Kea, Nēnē and Mahalo in a printable grid with its answer key, or pick the Luau list.
Illinois Word Search PrintableWindy City, Cahokia, Tully Monster and 13 more Illinois words to find; print the grid with its answer key.
India Word Search of Cities, States, Festivals and FoodHide Mumbai, Golden Temple, Samosa and Peacock in a printable grid with its answer key, or swap words for clues.
Indiana State Word Search Free PrintableFind Hoosier, Wabash, Limestone and 13 more Indiana words, then press Print or save as PDF for sheet and key.
Iowa Word SearchCorn, Tractor, Butter Cow and Goldfinch are in the opening puzzle, between the Mississippi and the Missouri.
Ireland Word SearchA puzzle of Irish places, legends and symbols, from Cork and the Cliffs of Moher to the harp.
Italy Word Search of Cities, Landmarks, Pasta and PaintersPrint a puzzle of Italian cities, landmarks, pasta and painters with its answer key, or swap the words for clues.

K–M 9

Kentucky Word SearchFind Frankfort, Mammoth Cave, Thoroughbred and Banjo among 16 Kentucky words, then print the puzzle with its key.
Latin America Word SearchMexico, Brazil, Havana, Andes, Amazon and 11 more Latin America words fill the first grid, answer key included.
Louisiana Word Search PrintableA 16-word Louisiana puzzle with Baton Rouge, Bayou, Gumbo and Jazz; press New puzzle to change it, then print.
Massachusetts Word SearchFind Plymouth, Cape Cod, Mayflower, Chickadee and Paul Revere in a Bay State puzzle that prints with its answer key.
Mexico Word Search PrintableA Mexico grid of 16 words, Yucatán, Cenote, Tortilla and Maya among them, to solve or print with its key.
Michigan Word Search PrintableHunt for Mighty Mac, Soo Locks, Pasty and Fudge in a Michigan grid you can print with its answer key.
Middle East Word Search PrintableMiddle East word search, free printable: 15 words from Egypt and Qatar to the Nile, with an answer key.
Minnesota Word Search PrintableSixteen Minnesota words to find, Loon, Itasca and Hotdish among them; New puzzle redraws, Print adds the answer key.
Missouri Word Search PrintableFind Saint Louis, Big Muddy, Bluebird and Gateway Arch in a Missouri puzzle that prints with its answer key.

N–W 13

New Jersey Word Search PrintableFind Trenton, Cape May, Boardwalk, Goldfinch and Garden State in a New Jersey puzzle that prints with its answer key.
North Carolina Word Search PrintablePrint a 16-word puzzle that opens with Kitty Hawk, Cape Hatteras, Cherokee and Hellbender, answer key on its own page.
Oklahoma Word SearchTulsa, Red River, Scissortail, Redbud and 12 more Oklahoma words hide in the first grid, answer key included.
Oregon Word SearchVolcanoes, waterfalls and wagon roads to circle: Mount Hood, Crater Lake and the Oregon Trail hide in the first grid.
Pennsylvania Word Search PrintableKeystone, Liberty Bell, Punxsutawney and 13 more Pennsylvania words in one grid; New puzzle changes them, Print adds the key.
Printable California Word SearchFind Sacramento, Big Sur and 14 more California words, then print with the answer key or press New puzzle.
Printable Maine Word SearchPortland, Acadia, Lighthouse, Lobster and Puffin hide in the first grid; print it with the answer key.
Russia Word SearchSixteen words from Moscow and Lake Baikal to Sputnik and Samovar, in a puzzle you can print with its key.
Spanish-Speaking Countries Word SearchAll 21 countries in one grid, Argentina to Venezuela, with a printable answer key and a second puzzle of capitals.
Texas Word SearchSixteen Texas words to find, from Austin and the Alamo to Bluebonnet and Longhorn, with a printable answer key.
Vietnam Word SearchHanoi, the Mekong, Pho and Lantern hide in the first grid, and a Vietnam War list is one pick away.
Virginia Word SearchJamestown, Monticello, Blue Ridge, Dogwood and Cardinal hide in the first grid; print it with the answer key.
Wyoming Word Search PrintableHunt for Cheyenne, Yellowstone, Old Faithful, Bison and Rodeo in a Wyoming puzzle that prints with its answer key.

Each page in this set is a word search built from one place: its towns and regions, the land and water on its map, its food, its arts and the people in its story. The first grid uses words most children half know, such as Venice, Gelato and Gondola for Italy.

More about these tools

Under the tool, every word carries a one-line fact, so the list doubles as a fact sheet for a report.

Every page has an easy list of short words and a hard list of long ones. Tick Show clues, not words, and the sheet becomes a fact quiz. Print or save as PDF gives the puzzle, then its answer key. More places: Australia, Washington state, the 50 states, countries of the world, map words, ancient Rome, ancient Greece and ancient India. For anywhere else, type your own words into the word search maker.

A–C 7

E–I 12

K–M 9

N–W 13

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