The hero of Sherwood Forest
Robin HOOD is one of England's most famous legends, and this puzzle gathers the tale. You'll be finding the heroic OUTLAW ROBIN himself, the finest ARCHER with his BOW, ARROW and QUIVER, hiding out in SHERWOOD FOREST with his band of MERRY men.
Because every new puzzle reshuffles the legend, no two Robin Hood word searches are the same. One round a backwards NOTTINGHAM hides in a corner; the next a diagonal GREENWOOD appears across the middle.
Outlaws and the Sheriff
The legend is full of memorable characters, and they're here. There's the giant LITTLE JOHN, the jolly FRIAR TUCK, and the brave Maid MARIAN, all standing against the cruel SHERIFF of NOTTINGHAM in his CASTLE. Robin and his BANDIT band STEAL from the rich to bring JUSTICE to the poor, slipping past the guards in clever DISGUISE through the GREENWOOD.
It's a great fit for a reading or history topic. Tracking down N-O-T-T-I-N-G-H-A-M turns spelling practice into a legend.
How to play
Drag across a word, or click its first and last letter — both work. Each word you spot locks in with its own colour and ticks off the list, so you always know what's left to find.
Want a real challenge? Switch to Medium or Hard for a bigger grid with diagonals and reverse words. Stuck on one? Tap Hint for a nudge, or Solve to reveal the whole legend at once.
Print a Robin Hood word search pack
Tap Download for a printable PDF of fresh Robin Hood puzzles, with optional answer keys. Choose how many you want and how many per page — perfect for a reading topic, a classroom, or a quiet afternoon.
Teachers love these for reading and legend lessons. Add a name-and-date line and you've got ready-to-print worksheets in seconds, free and account-free.
Frequently asked questions
What's in the Robin Hood word search?
The Sherwood legend — Robin Hood, Maid Marian, Little John and Friar Tuck, plus the Sheriff of Nottingham, the merry men and a master archer's bow. Each puzzle uses a fresh mix.
Is the Robin Hood word search free to print?
Yes. Play free online or download a printable PDF pack with optional answer keys — no sign-up required.
Is it suitable for kids?
Absolutely. Easy mode keeps the grid small with no diagonals or reverse words, perfect for a reading lesson and young learners.