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Large Print Thanksgiving Desserts Word Search

15 desserts from the Thanksgiving sideboard, in extra-large print

The best part of Thanksgiving, for a lot of us, is the sideboard: the cheesecake and the custard, the meringue, the cobbler and a scoop of ice cream on top. Fifteen dessert words in big, clear letters that run only across and down, so it suits low vision and a relaxed pace. Print one for each place setting or the activity room; the answer key is on the next page.

Free printable PDF with a full answer key, sized for US Letter and free for classroom use. Want your own title or words? Open it in the word search editor with everything already filled in.

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Large Print Thanksgiving Desserts Word Search

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Word List

  • CINNAMONROLL
  • CHEESECAKE
  • APPLECRISP
  • GINGERSNAP
  • SHORTBREAD
  • MAPLESYRUP
  • POUNDCAKE
  • TURNOVER
  • ICECREAM
  • MERINGUE
  • CUSTARD
  • COBBLER
  • CARAMEL
  • PRALINE
  • FUDGE
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What is a Word Search?

A word search hides a list of words in a grid of letters. Words can run horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. Your job is to find and circle each one.

How to solve it

Scan rows and columns for the first letter of each word, then trace in all eight directions. Check off words as you find them.

Who is this for?

Word searches are perfect for all ages, from young students building vocabulary to adults who enjoy a relaxing mental exercise. Teachers use them for vocabulary preview activities, early finishers, and classroom brain breaks.

About this puzzle

Free large print Thanksgiving desserts word search for seniors: 15 sweets, from cheesecake to pound cake, in big letters across and down. Answer key. PDF.

  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Format: US Letter PDF with answer key
  • Free to download, print, and use
  • Commercial use allowed for KDP publishers

Step-by-step: solving the Large Print Thanksgiving Desserts Word Search

  1. Print the PDF. Download the free PDF and print both pages (the puzzle and the answer key) on standard US Letter paper.
  2. Scan for first letters. Read down the word list, then look across rows and columns of the grid for the first letter of each word.
  3. Trace in any direction. Depending on the level, words run across, down, diagonally and, on hard puzzles, backward. Once you spot a starting letter, check every direction the level allows.
  4. Check off found words. Cross each found word off the list. When the list is empty, compare with the answer key to verify.

Frequently asked questions

How large is the print?›
The grid uses big letters in a clear sans-serif face with wide spacing between cells, and the word list prints in 14-point type.
Is this different from the other large print Thanksgiving word search?›
Yes. That one is about the family table, from the good china to the leftovers. This one is all desserts.
Where are more large print puzzles?›
The Large Print Puzzles page lists every free large print word search on PuzzlePage, including Christmas, winter and baking.
Can words go diagonally or backward?›
It depends on the level. Easy word searches hide words across and down, medium ones add diagonals, and hard ones can also run backward and upward. The difficulty is shown at the top of this page.
Is there an answer key?›
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What grade level is this for?›
Easy word searches suit kindergarten through grade 2, medium ones grades 3 to 8, and hard ones older students and adults. Teachers use them for vocabulary previews, early finishers and sub days. The page above names the grades this one was written for.
Can I customize this puzzle?›
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