Starlight 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
The light hitting your eye tonight left its star before you were born, and in some cases before anyone was. You are not looking at the sky. You are looking at a very old photograph of it. STARGAZE, GLIMMER, and NIGHTFALL are all in the grid.
Frequently asked questions
Why do stars twinkle?
They do not — our atmosphere moves in front of them, and the light wobbles on its way down through it.
Why is WISH on the list?
Because almost nobody looks at a night sky for very long without making one, whatever they claim afterwards.
Is this starlight 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.
