Looking for a free winter-themed wordsearch you can play right in your browser, on desktop or mobile, no download or printing required? This puzzle features a 12x12 grid packed with 10 hidden words all themed around the season, from frost and snowflake to sleigh and fireplace, hidden in any of 8 directions including backwards and diagonally. Just tap or click and drag across the letters to select a word, and it'll lock in as found.

It's built to work the same way whether you're on a laptop, tablet, or phone, so it's a handy puzzle to pull up on a cold afternoon, as a classroom or office brain break, or just for some cosy seasonal solving. If you get stuck, a Reveal Solution toggle will highlight every remaining word so you're never truly stuck.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many words are hidden in this wordsearch?
There are 10 words to find, hidden across a 12x12 letter grid.

Can I play this on my phone?
Yes, the puzzle is fully mobile responsive and works with touch, just drag your finger across the letters the same way you'd drag a mouse on desktop.

Which directions can the words go in?
Words can run in any of 8 directions, horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, and can also be spelled forwards or backwards.

Is this wordsearch free to play?
Yes, it's completely free to play online as many times as you like.

What if I get stuck on a word?
Use the Reveal Solution toggle above the grid to highlight every remaining hidden word, then toggle it off again to keep solving on your own.

Do I need to create an account or download anything?
No, the puzzle runs entirely in your browser. Just open the page and start dragging across letters.

What theme is this wordsearch?
It's winter themed, with words covering snow, cosy nights in, and seasonal essentials, including frost, scarf, winter, sleigh, mittens, penguin, snowball, blizzard, fireplace, and snowflake.