Not a plant, not an animal
Fungi are their own kind of living thing, and this puzzle gathers them. You'll be finding the everyday MUSHROOM and the spotted TOADSTOOL, the FUNGUS family they belong to, and the SPORES they spread instead of seeds — along with the hidden threads of MYCELIUM that grow beneath the soil.
Because every new puzzle reshuffles the grid, no two Mushrooms & Fungi word searches are the same. One round a backwards TOADSTOOL hides in a corner; the next a diagonal CHANTERELLE appears across the middle.
From the forest floor to the kitchen
Fungi turn up in all sorts of places, and the words are here. On the FOREST and WOODLAND floor you'll find a round PUFFBALL, while the CAP, STEM and GILLS make up a classic mushroom. Some are EDIBLE — like the BUTTON, SHIITAKE, CHANTERELLE and prized TRUFFLE — and some are POISON, so you must know the difference. Fungi love the DAMP, help DECAY break down old wood, and include the MOULD on bread and the YEAST that makes it rise — and many leave a fairy RING in the grass.
It's a great fit for a nature topic. Tracking down C-H-A-N-T-E-R-E-L-L-E turns spelling practice into a forage in the woods.
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 grid at once.
Print a Mushrooms & Fungi word search pack
Tap Download for a printable PDF of fresh Mushrooms & Fungi puzzles, with optional answer keys. Choose how many you want and how many per page — perfect for a nature topic, a classroom, or a quiet afternoon.
Teachers love these for a nature or autumn theme. 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 Mushrooms & Fungi word search?
The world of fungi — the mushroom and toadstool, the cap, stem, gills and spores, plus mycelium, mould and yeast, edible kinds like the button, shiitake, chanterelle and truffle, and the puffball and fairy ring. Each puzzle uses a fresh mix.
Is the Mushrooms & Fungi 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 nature lesson and young learners.