The world's capitals in one grid
Every country has its standout city, and this puzzle gathers capitals from across the globe. You'll be hunting for European classics like LONDON, PARIS and ROME, far-flung capitals from TOKYO to NAIROBI, and a few that catch people out, like CANBERRA and BRASILIA.
Because every new puzzle redraws the itinerary, no two capital cities word searches are the same. One round you're touring HELSINKI through the diagonals; the next a backwards BANGKOK is hiding in the corner.
A classroom and quiz-night favourite
Capital cities are a staple of geography lessons and pub quizzes alike, and a word search is a fun way to commit them to memory. It pairs perfectly with our Countries puzzle for a full world tour.
With no timer, it's a relaxed bit of globe-trotting. Spotting CANBERRA tucked diagonally into a corner is a small, worldly win.
How to play
Drag across a word, or click its first and last letter — both work. Each city you find locks in with its own colour and ticks off the list, so you always know what's still on the itinerary.
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 every capital at once.
Print a capital cities word search pack
Tap Download for a printable PDF of fresh capital cities puzzles, with optional answer keys. Choose how many you want and how many per page — perfect for a geography lesson, a quiz, or a long journey.
Add a name-and-date line and you've got ready-to-print worksheets in seconds, free and account-free.
Frequently asked questions
Which capital cities are in the word search?
Capitals from around the world — London, Paris, Tokyo, Cairo, Canberra and many more. Each puzzle uses a fresh selection.
Is the capital cities word search free to print?
Yes. Play free online or download a printable PDF pack with optional answer keys — great for classrooms, no sign-up required.
Is it suitable for kids?
Absolutely. Easy mode uses a small grid with no diagonals or reverse words, perfect for young learners and geography topics.