The people who make us laugh
Comedy has given us some unforgettable performers, and this puzzle gathers many of them. You'll be finding stand-up legends like CARLIN, PRYOR, RIVERS and ROCK, the silent-era duo LAUREL and HARDY, and British favourites like CLEESE, ATKINSON and CONNOLLY.
Because every new puzzle reshuffles the line-up, no two comedians word searches are the same. One round a backwards MORECAMBE hides in a corner; the next a diagonal ATKINSON stretches across the grid.
Stand-up, sketch and the silver screen
From the music hall to modern stand-up, the words are here. There are sketch stars like FRENCH, SAUNDERS, SYKES, MORECAMBE and WISE, screen comedians KEATON, MURPHY and MARTIN, and modern names GERVAIS, IZZARD, BRAND, SCHUMER and TOMLIN. We use surnames to keep most words short and Easy mode playable.
It's a great fit for a drama or comedy topic. Tracking down M-O-R-E-C-A-M-B-E turns spelling practice into a comedy show.
How to play
Drag across a word, or click its first and last letter — both work. Each name you find locks in with its own highlight and ticks off the list, so you always know who's left to find.
Want a bigger challenge? Switch to Medium or Hard for a larger grid with diagonal and reverse words. Stuck on one? Tap Hint for a nudge, or Solve to reveal them all.
Print a comedians word search pack
Tap Download for a printable PDF of fresh comedians puzzles, with optional answer keys. Choose how many you want and how many per page — perfect for a comedy theme, a drama topic, or a quiet afternoon.
Add a name-and-date line and you've got ready-to-print worksheets in seconds, free and account-free.
Frequently asked questions
Which comedians are in the word search?
Funny stars of stand-up and sketch — Carlin, Pryor, Cleese, Atkinson, Laurel, Hardy, Morecambe and more. Each puzzle uses a fresh selection of surnames.
Is the comedians 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 children?
Yes. We use surnames to keep words short, and Easy mode uses a small grid with no diagonals or reverse words.