Christmas Word Search Online
Play free in your browser — drag across a word or tap its first and last letter. Works on phone, tablet and desktop.
Free printable play online puzzles
Curated puzzles — open any one to play, customize or download its PDF.
How to play the Christmas word search game
Find each word in the list hidden inside the grid. On a computer, click and drag from the first letter to the last. On a phone, drag with your finger or tap the first letter and then the last. Found words are highlighted and ticked off; when you find them all, a hidden message (if any) is revealed.
A free interactive puzzle — no app needed
Unlike app-store word search games, this interactive Christmas word search runs in any browser with no download and no ads in the way of play. Stuck? Tap Show answers, then hide them again. Want another round? New puzzle reshuffles the same words.
Online or printable — your choice
Every online Christmas word search here is also printable: switch to Print preview to see the sheet and download a PDF with the answer key. Many families play one round on the tablet and print a second for the car ride.
Play together, virtually
Running a virtual holiday party? Make a puzzle with your team’s words, press Share puzzle and send everyone the same link — everybody gets the identical grid, so you can race.
How to make a christmas word search online
Three steps, about a minute. Free, no sign-up, works on phone and computer.
- Add your wordsPick a ready-made word set or type your own — class names, party themes, family in-jokes.
- Choose a print styleCandy cane, holly, snowflake or classic border; letter boxes, circles or tiles. The preview updates instantly.
- Download, print, play or shareGet a PDF with the puzzle and an answer key, solve it here by dragging across words, or share a link.
What you get
US Letter or A4, color or ink-saving black & white, with a separate answer key page.
Four Christmas borders and four grid styles — boxes and checkbox word lists make it easy for kids.
Easy (across & down) for preschool up to hard (diagonal and backwards) for adults.
Send the exact same puzzle to a class or family chat — no account needed.
Drag or tap to find words on phone, tablet or desktop. Show and hide answers anytime.
Everything runs in your browser. Your words are never uploaded.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to download anything?
No — it plays in the browser.
Does it work on phones?
Yes, drag or tap to select words.
Can I play with my own words?
Yes, edit the list in step 1, then share the link.
Can I play on my phone?
Yes. Drag your finger from the first to the last letter, or tap the first letter and then the last.
How do I share a puzzle?
Press “Share puzzle” under the grid to copy a link that rebuilds the same puzzle.