Newspaper Word Search
11 words · 13×13 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.
Find these words
The MASTHEAD is the name across the top of the front page, and papers guard it the way families guard a crest. Everything under it has its own vocabulary too. HEADLINE, COLUMN, OBITUARY, CLASSIFIED. The grid is the anatomy of a thing that used to land on every doorstep before breakfast.
Frequently asked questions
What is a byline?
The line naming who wrote the piece, and for a reporter it is a large part of the reward for the work.
Is this newspaper 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.