The kids of Hawkins
Stranger Things turned a small Indiana town into one of TV's biggest worlds, and this puzzle gathers its heroes. You'll be finding the core party first: MIKE, DUSTIN, LUCAS, WILL and the super-powered ELEVEN, never far from a box of EGGOS.
Because every new puzzle reshuffles the town, no two Stranger Things word searches are the same. One round a backwards HOPPER hides in a corner; the next a diagonal VECNA creeps across the middle.
Heroes, allies and monsters
The older crew and the creatures are here too. Spot babysitter-turned-hero STEVE, fan favourites ROBIN and EDDIE, mum JOYCE and sheriff HOPPER, plus the WHEELER, BYERS, HENDERSON and SINCLAIR surnames. And lurking in the dark? The DEMOGORGON and the dreaded UPSIDE DOWN itself.
Set in the town of HAWKINS, the show is equal parts 80s nostalgia and sci-fi horror — and this puzzle captures both, ready for your next watch party.
How to play
Drag across a word, or click its first and last letter — both work. Each name you spot locks in with its own colour and ticks off the list, so you always know who's still out there.
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 light up the whole grid at once.
Print a Stranger Things word search pack
Tap Download for a printable PDF of fresh Stranger Things puzzles, with optional answer keys. Choose how many you want and how many per page — perfect for a watch party, a sleepover, or a quiet afternoon in the Upside Down.
Add a name-and-date line and you've got ready-to-print worksheets in seconds, free and account-free.
Frequently asked questions
Which Stranger Things characters are in the word search?
The whole party — Eleven, Mike, Dustin, Lucas and Will — plus Hopper, Joyce, Steve, Robin, Eddie and Vecna, set in Hawkins. Each puzzle uses a fresh mix.
Is the Stranger Things 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 good for a watch party?
Definitely. Print a pack as a party game or play online between episodes. Easy mode is quick and friendly; Hard mode is a proper superfan challenge.