Alcatraz Word Search
11 words · 12×12 grid
How to play: click (or tap) the first letter, drag to the last letter, then release. Words go in any direction, including backwards. Or download the PDF to solve on paper.
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Alcatraz sits on a small island in San Francisco Bay, close enough to see the city yet cut off by cold water and fast currents. Known simply as the Rock, it held a federal prison where an inmate lived under close watch from guards and the warden. Thick fog often swallowed the island, which also carried the oldest lighthouse on the west coast. A handful of escape attempts became legend. This word puzzle gathers eleven terms from its history.
Frequently asked questions
Why was escape so difficult in this alcatraz word search?
The ISLAND is ringed by frigid water and strong CURRENT, and heavy FOG made the crossing dangerous even for strong swimmers.
Is the prison still in use?
No. It closed in 1963 and the island is now a public park, with the old CELLBLOCK open to visitors.
Is this alcatraz word search free to print?
Yes, it is free to play online or download as a printable PDF, with no signup and no watermark.
Does the PDF include an answer key?
Yes, the PDF has the puzzle on page one and the full answer key on page two.
