Space Word Search
Play a free space word search online or print it with an answer key. Find planets, stars, rockets, and astronomy words in easy to hard grids.
- 3 difficulties
- Print + answer key
- Mobile friendly
About this space word search
This space word search is a small journey through the solar system and beyond. The word list includes planets, moons, stars, rockets, and a few astronomy terms that are fun to say out loud. Easy is built for younger readers, while Hard adds longer words such as telescope and lightyear. Play online or print the PDF with an answer key for a classroom, science club, or a quiet afternoon of stargazing. Easy is a good first puzzle, while Hard adds longer astronomy words and every direction. The printable PDF includes a separate answer key for a planet unit, a science club, or a museum trip.
How to play
Drag across the letters or tap the first and last letter of a word. Words can run horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, depending on the difficulty.
Choose Easy for a smaller grid and two directions, Medium for diagonals, or Hard for longer words and every direction. Stuck? Use one of the three hints.
Words in this puzzle
COSMOS, CRATER, GALAXY, LAUNCH, NEBULA, ROCKET, SATURN, URANUS.
The Easy grid uses these 8 words. Medium and Hard add longer words from the same theme.
Space Word Search questions
Is the space word search free?
Yes. You can play all difficulty levels online for free and print the puzzle with its answer key.
Which planets are in the word list?
The list includes Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto.
Is this suitable for a science class?
Yes. The printable PDF is free for classroom use and includes an answer key for quick review.
Can I print the space word search?
Yes. The printable page includes a PDF for each difficulty and a matching answer key. It is free for personal or classroom use.