The Fellowship sets out
The Lord of the Rings is one of cinema's greatest epics, and this word search gathers its heroes. You'll start with the ringbearer FRODO and his loyal SAM, the WIZARD GANDALF, the ranger ARAGORN, and the elf-and-dwarf duo LEGOLAS and GIMLI who join the FELLOWSHIP.
Each puzzle pulls a fresh selection from the list, so Middle-earth is redrawn every time you play — gentle on Easy, and a Hard-mode quest once the diagonals and backwards words appear.
Middle-earth, light and dark
The lands and the lore are all here. Track down the peaceful SHIRE, the kingdoms of ROHAN and GONDOR, and the dark land of MORDOR where MOUNT DOOM smoulders. We've hidden the HOBBIT BILBO, brave BOROMIR, the shieldmaiden EOWYN, the cheeky MERRY and PIPPIN, the creature GOLLUM, the One RING itself, and the dark lord SAURON who seeks it.
Tolkien's world brought to the screen
The films are based on the much-loved fantasy novels by J.R.R. Tolkien, first published in the 1950s and long thought impossible to film. Director Peter Jackson finally proved otherwise, shooting all three movies at once across the spectacular landscapes of his native New Zealand, and releasing them a year apart from 2001 to 2003.
The trilogy was a phenomenon with critics and audiences alike, and its finale, The Return of the King, swept the Academy Awards with eleven Oscars — tying the all-time record. Jackson later returned to Middle-earth with a prequel trilogy based on Tolkien's earlier book, The Hobbit.
Made for a movie-marathon night
It's perfect company for the extended-edition haul — print a PDF pack for fellow fans, or play online between films. Easy mode is quick; Hard mode hides the deep Middle-earth cuts. Want a grid built from your own favourite characters and places (a dedicated Hobbit one, perhaps)? Use our Make Your Own tool.
Frequently asked questions
What's in the Lord of the Rings word search?
The Fellowship — Frodo, Sam, Gandalf, Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli — plus Gollum, Sauron, the Ring and lands like the Shire and Mordor. Each puzzle uses a fresh mix.
Does it include The Hobbit too?
The focus is the Lord of the Rings trilogy, but you'll spot BILBO and the word HOBBIT. Want a dedicated Hobbit grid? Make Your Own lets you build one.
Is it good for a movie-marathon night?
Perfect for the extended-edition haul — print a pack for fellow fans. Easy mode is quick; Hard mode hides the deep Middle-earth cuts.