October 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.
Find these words
October sits at the heart of autumn, a month packed with events and colors. It ends with Halloween, but along the way there is Oktoberfest, the last of the harvest, and Columbus Day in the United States. Trees turn and drop their leaves, orchards press fresh cider, and the first real chill arrives. This puzzle gathers eleven words that capture what October looks, tastes, and feels like.
Frequently asked questions
What holidays appear in this october word search?
HALLOWEEN and OKTOBERFEST both feature, along with COLUMBUS Day, marked in the United States early in the month.
Is this puzzle good for a fall classroom?
Yes. The words tie October to the wider AUTUMN season, from HARVEST and PUMPKIN to the ACORN and falling LEAVES.
Does the PDF include an answer key?
Yes, the PDF has the puzzle on page one and the full answer key on page two.