A colourful ink war
SPLATOON is a shooter unlike any other — you win by covering the floor in INK, and this puzzle gathers it. You'll be finding the squid-kid hero, the INKLING (and its cousin the OCTOLING), the way they switch into a SQUID or OCTOPUS to swim through their own PAINT, and the famous TURF war where the goal is simply to COVER more ground than the other TEAM.
Because every new puzzle reshuffles the grid, no two Splatoon word searches are the same. One round a backwards TENTACLE hides in a corner; the next a diagonal SPLATFEST appears across the middle.
Weapons, gear and Splatfests
Half the fun is your kit, and the words are here. You pick a WEAPON — a paint ROLLER, a long-range CHARGER or a flicky BRUSH — to SPLAT the enemy and lay down your COLOR of INK. You dress your INKLING in cool GEAR and GOGGLES, team up for a BATTLE, and join a giant in-game festival called a SPLATFEST. It's one of the brightest, most original games NINTENDO has ever made.
It's a great fit for a gaming topic. Tracking down T-E-N-T-A-C-L-E turns spelling practice into a turf war.
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 Splatoon word search pack
Tap Download for a printable PDF of fresh Splatoon puzzles, with optional answer keys. Choose how many you want and how many per page — perfect for a gaming party, a rainy day, or a quiet afternoon.
Parents and teachers love these for a screen-free treat that still feels like the games kids love. 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 Splatoon word search?
Words from Splatoon — the Inkling and Octoling heroes who turn into a squid or octopus, ink, paint and turf wars, weapons like the roller, charger and brush, plus gear, goggles, teams, battles and the Splatfest. Each puzzle uses a fresh mix.
Is the Splatoon 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, and Splatoon's paint-splatting fun is a big hit with younger players.