ESL Word Searches

Vocabulary-focused word searches for ESL topics like food, weather, travel, family, and school.

Build a word search

Preview, print, answer key, play, and share all use the same seed.

10 placed0 excluded17×17

One per line, comma-separated, TSV/TXT upload, or `answer | clue`.

Difficulty
Alphabet pack
Directions
Advanced print and fill controls
Play Print PDF Key

All words fit. Seed: ilws--esl-word-searches

QR links to the exact seeded state
10 words placed. 0 words excluded. 10 unique placed answers.

Keep direction settings simple while learners focus on recognizing and spelling new words.

Featured Topics

Each topic has one canonical page with print, PDF, answer key, large-print, and play modes in-page.

Make, Check, Print

Paste words, choose difficulty, and regenerate from a saved seed. The same placements drive the preview, printable student page, answer key, and share link.

  1. Enter words.Paste lines, comma-separated lists, or clue-mode answers.
  2. Generate.Validate fit, adjust grid size, and keep the seed.
  3. Use it.Print, open the PDF-ready view, share, or play online.
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