Tools of the trade
Every great experiment starts with the right equipment, and this puzzle gathers the science lab. You'll be finding the glassware — the BEAKER, the FLASK, the TEST TUBE and the measuring CYLINDER — plus the safety basics, the GOGGLES and the APRON.
Because every new puzzle reshuffles the bench, no two lab equipment word searches are the same. One round a backwards MICROSCOPE hides in a corner; the next a diagonal CRUCIBLE appears across the middle.
Heat, measure and observe
A lab is full of clever tools, and they're here. Heat things with a BUNSEN BURNER and a TRIPOD, measure tiny drops with a PIPETTE and DROPPER, pour through a FUNNEL or a FILTER, and hold things steady with TONGS, TWEEZERS and a CLAMP. There's the STIRRER for mixing, the CRUCIBLE for strong heat, the PETRI DISH and MICROSCOPE for studying tiny things, a SPATULA for solids, and a MAGNET for a quick test.
It's a great fit for a science topic on working scientifically. Tracking down M-I-C-R-O-S-C-O-P-E turns spelling practice into lab prep.
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 them all at once.
Print a lab equipment word search pack
Tap Download for a printable PDF of fresh lab equipment puzzles, with optional answer keys. Choose how many you want and how many per page — perfect for a science topic, a classroom, or a quiet afternoon.
Teachers love these for science lessons on working scientifically. 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 lab equipment word search?
The tools of the lab — beakers, flasks, test tubes and the microscope, plus a Bunsen burner, pipette, tongs and safety goggles. Each puzzle uses a fresh mix.
Is the lab equipment 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 science lesson and young learners.