Free Word Search & Sudoku Puzzles
From Alphabet to Zeros, Where Every Word Counts and Every Number Matters.
Create a Word Search
Make a personalized puzzle in seconds! Choose your title, add your words, then play online or print it out.
Build something totally unique — perfect for classrooms, friends, or just for fun.
Start CreatingBack to School
Sharpen your skills with a fun, educational back-to-school themed word search.
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Learn about the fascinating field of astrochemistry and how it helps us understand the universe.
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Embark on a journey with puzzles about countries, capitals, landmarks, and cultural experiences.
View AllCelebrate the changing seasons and holidays with puzzles that capture the spirit of each time of year.
View AllExplore the world with puzzles about continents, countries, capitals, and natural wonders.
View AllEnter the puzzle matrix and explore the full collection - over 20 topics with hundreds of word searches, from animals to outer space. See all topics >>
The Word Search Experience
Word searches are more than just a casual pastime — they challenge your brain to spot patterns, sharpen your memory, and even build vocabulary. From themed puzzles for holidays to educational grids in classrooms, word searches are enjoyed by puzzlers of all ages. With just a few letters on a grid, the hunt begins!
Sudoku: Logic Meets Fun
Sudoku puzzles might look like number games, but they're actually all about logic. Each classic 9x9 grid requires careful planning and deduction — no math involved! First published in modern form in the 1980s, Sudoku has become a global sensation, testing minds with variations ranging from mini-grids to diabolical brain-teasers.
Did You Know?
- The name "Sudoku" is short for a Japanese phrase meaning "the digits must be single."
- The world's biggest Sudoku puzzle took up an entire wall and had over 280 boxes!
- The word "puzzle" comes from the old French word pusle, meaning "bewilder" or "confound."
- Solving just one puzzle a day is linked to improved short-term memory and concentration.