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US States Word Search

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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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VIRGINIAARIZONAFLORIDAGEORGIAINDIANAMONTANAALASKAKANSASNEVADAOREGONUTAH
US States Word Search, free printable PDF preview

Alaska is more than twice the size of Texas, and at the Bering Strait its Little Diomede Island sits less than 3 miles from Russia. There are 50 states in all and this word find hides 11 of them, so it works as a quick warm up before a full fifty states quiz.

Frequently asked questions

Why do states each have their own specific flower and bird?

They were chosen by local residents to represent the unique plants and wildlife found natively in that specific area.

Is a capitol different from a capital?

The capital is the actual city where the government is located, while the capitol with an o refers to the building itself.

Does this us states word search include all 50 states?

No. A single grid holds 11 of the 50 states, chosen so the names fit without overlapping too much. Print a few copies, or use the word search maker to build your own grids and cover the rest of the fifty states over several sessions.

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