Mystery Inc. is on the case
Scooby-Doo has been solving spooky mysteries for generations, and this word search gathers the gang. You'll start with the Great Dane SCOOBY and his best pal SHAGGY, the brains of the operation VELMA, glamorous DAPHNE and leader FRED.
Each puzzle pulls a fresh mix from the list, so the haunted house is rearranged every time you play — gentle on Easy for younger sleuths, and a Hard-mode case once the diagonals and backwards words creep in.
Spooks, clues and a snack
Every episode follows the same delicious formula, and it's all here. Hunt for the MYSTERY MACHINE van, the GHOST or MONSTER of the week, the spooky HAUNTED MANSION and the CLUE that cracks the case. There's a TRAP to spring, a VILLAIN's DISGUISE and MASK to unmask, a creepy PHANTOM to chase, and of course a SNACK for Scooby — with catchphrases JINKIES and ZOINKS tucked in for good measure.
A mystery that never grows old
Scooby-Doo was created by Joe Ruby and Ken Spears for the Hanna-Barbera studio, first appearing in 1969 with the series 'Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!'. More than fifty years later, the format has barely changed — and that's exactly why it works.
In almost every story, the gang pile into the Mystery Machine, investigate a haunted spot, and discover that the 'ghost' is really a sneaky villain in a rubber mask — usually unmasked with a grumbled line about those 'meddling kids'. Generations of cartoons, films and reboots have kept Scooby and the gang on screens ever since, making them some of animation's most enduring detectives.
Great for kids and Halloween
The friendly, never-too-scary spooks make this one perfect for younger fans and for spooky season alike — Easy mode keeps the grid small with no diagonals or reverse words. Play online, print a PDF pack for a Halloween party, or use our Make Your Own tool to build a grid from your favourite monsters and mysteries.
Frequently asked questions
Which Scooby-Doo characters are in the word search?
The whole Mystery Inc. gang — Scooby, Shaggy, Velma, Daphne and Fred — plus spooky words like the Mystery Machine, phantom, haunted and clue. Each puzzle uses a fresh mix.
Does it include the catchphrases?
It does — JINKIES and ZOINKS are hidden in the grid, along with the MYSTERY MACHINE, the PHANTOM of the week and the CLUE that cracks the case.
Is it good for younger children or Halloween?
Perfectly — the friendly spooks make it great for younger fans and a fun Halloween activity. Easy mode keeps the grid small with no diagonals or reverse words.