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The Legend of Zelda Word Search

Draw the MASTER SWORD and save HYRULE β€” our Legend of Zelda word search hides Nintendo's epic adventure in a grid of letters, from the hero LINK to the dark lord GANON. Pick a difficulty and begin the QUEST.

An epic adventure in Hyrule

THE LEGEND OF ZELDA sends a brave HERO on a QUEST across a magical land, and this word search gathers it. You'll be finding the green-clad LINK, PRINCESS ZELDA herself, the kingdom of HYRULE they protect, the wicked GANON who threatens it, and the golden TRIFORCE that holds the land's greatest power.

Each puzzle pulls a fresh selection from the list, so the quest changes every time you play β€” gentle on Easy, and a Hard-mode dungeon once the diagonals and backwards words appear.

Swords, shields and dungeons

Every Zelda adventure is full of treasures and trials, and the words are here. Link wears a green TUNIC, carries the legendary MASTER SWORD and a sturdy SHIELD, and fires a trusty BOW. He explores a dark DUNGEON and an ancient TEMPLE, collects shiny RUPEE gems, and meets a helpful FAIRY along the way. The TRIFORCE is split into three parts β€” COURAGE, WISDOM and POWER β€” and the whole LEGEND turns on keeping them safe.

The hero isn't who you'd think

Here's the question that trips everyone up: who is Zelda? The green-clad HERO you actually control is LINK β€” ZELDA is the PRINCESS he's usually trying to save, and the series is named after her. The games were dreamed up in the 1980s by Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto, inspired by his boyhood adventures exploring the woods, caves and lakes near his home, which is why every Zelda game is really about the joy of exploring an unknown world.

That spirit of discovery made Zelda hugely important to gaming. Where many early games just scrolled in one direction, Zelda gave players a whole HYRULE to wander, secrets to uncover and clever DUNGEON puzzles to solve at their own pace β€” and its 2017 game 'Breath of the Wild' is often called one of the greatest ever made for letting you go almost anywhere you can see. The TRIFORCE neatly sums up the series' values: COURAGE, WISDOM and POWER. Appealing to young adventurers and lifelong fans alike, it makes a rich fantasy puzzle theme.

Great for younger players

Zelda's quest appeals to young adventurers and lifelong fans alike β€” Easy mode keeps the grid small with no diagonals or reverse words. Play online, print a PDF pack, or use Make Your Own to build a grid from your own Hyrule words.

Frequently asked questions

What's in the Legend of Zelda word search?

Characters and items from The Legend of Zelda β€” the hero Link, Princess Zelda, the land of Hyrule and the villain Ganon, plus the Triforce (courage, wisdom and power), the Master Sword, shield, bow, dungeons, temples and rupees. Each puzzle uses a fresh mix.

Which characters and items feature?

The hero LINK, PRINCESS ZELDA, the land of HYRULE and the villain GANON, plus the TRIFORCE (COURAGE, WISDOM and POWER), the MASTER SWORD, SHIELD, BOW, DUNGEONS, TEMPLES and RUPEES.

Is it good for younger players?

Yes β€” Zelda's quest appeals to young adventurers and lifelong fans alike. Easy mode keeps the grid small with no diagonals or reverse words.

How to play

Drag across a word, or tap its first and last letter β€” both work. Each word you find locks in with its own colour and ticks off the list, so you always know what's left to find.

Want a tougher challenge? Switch to Medium or Hard for a bigger grid with diagonal and reverse words. Stuck on one? Tap Hint for a nudge, or Solve to reveal the whole grid β€” and hit New any time for a completely fresh puzzle.

Make a printable The Legend of Zelda pack

Download as many puzzles as you like, with answer keys and a name & date line β€” perfect for classrooms, car journeys and quiet afternoons.

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