A grid full of pastimes
There's a hobby for everyone, and this puzzle gathers a whole shelf of them. You'll be finding the crafty ones — PAINTING, KNITTING and POTTERY — the active ones like HIKING and CYCLING, and the cosy classics, from READING to a board game of CHESS.
Because every new puzzle reshuffles the grid, no two hobbies word searches are the same. One round a backwards ORIGAMI hides in a corner; the next a diagonal WHITTLING stretches across the middle.
A fun fit for 'all about me' topics
Hobbies are a friendly classroom theme — they come up in 'all about me' work, free-time vocabulary and creative writing. This puzzle is a cheerful way to talk about what people love doing in their spare time.
The sub-topics below zoom in on five favourites — painting, photography, knitting, gardening and board games — each with its own puzzle and printable pack.
How to play
Drag across a word, or click its first and last letter — both work. Each word you find locks in with its own highlight and ticks off the list, so you always know what'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 hobbies word search pack
Tap Download for a printable PDF of fresh hobbies puzzles, with optional answer keys. Choose how many you want and how many per page — perfect for a free-time topic, a rainy-day activity, or a club session.
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 hobbies word search?
A mix of pastimes and crafts — painting, knitting, pottery, hiking, chess and more. Use the sub-topics for painting, photography, knitting, gardening or board games.
Is the hobbies word search free to print?
Yes. Play free online or download a printable PDF pack with optional answer keys — great for classrooms and clubs, no sign-up required.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes. Easy mode uses a small grid with no diagonals or reverse words, ideal for younger players.