Hard Space Word Search for Kids Ages 11–13
A space word search full of planets, stars and rockets: simple words like sun and moon to start, then planets and astronauts, constellations and supernovas next, and quasars and exoplanets for the experts. A favourite for a solar system topic or a space-mad child.
Your own words · add a name · answer sheet included · instant printable PDF
18 Space words for a hard word search
The hard level is for ages 11–13: a 15 × 15 grid with longer words that also run backwards and upwards. Each puzzle hides 16 of these; a class set draws a different selection for every copy.
- 1.Asteroid
- 2.Supernova
- 3.Nebula
- 4.Constellation
- 5.Satellite
- 6.Blackhole
- 7.Milkyway
- 8.Spaceship
- 9.Observatory
- 10.Universe
- 11.Solarsystem
- 12.Atmosphere
- 13.Crescent
- 14.Spacesuit
- 15.Moonwalk
- 16.Lunar
- 17.Cosmos
- 18.Probe
Ideas for using it
- Find every planet, then put them in order from the sun.
- Do it before a night of stargazing.
- Add the names of astronauts or missions you're learning about.
- Great for a space party or a science lesson starter.
For a class or a party
A class set gives every child their own puzzle in the same design, 10 to 35 of them, each with a different grid and all the answer sheets. €9.90 for the whole set.
Make a class set →Make your Space word search
It opens with these words at the hard level. Change anything, add a name, pick a background, and download the PDF the moment you pay.
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Questions
- What words are in the hard Space word search?
- Asteroid, Supernova, Nebula, Constellation, Satellite and more: all 18 are listed on this page. Each puzzle hides 16 of them, and you can change the number. The hard level is for ages 11–13: a 15 × 15 grid with longer words that also run backwards and upwards.
- Can I use my own words?
- Yes. The puzzle starts with these words, and you can change any of them, add more, or paste your own list, such as this week's spelling words, before you download it.
- Is there an answer sheet?
- Yes, every puzzle comes with its answer sheet, each word ringed, on its own page.
- How do I print it?
- You get a landscape PDF at the paper size you choose, A4 or US Letter for most, which prints at home or at any print shop.
- Can I make one for a whole class?
- Yes, with a class set: 10 to 35 puzzles in one design, each with its own grid so no one can copy, and every answer sheet, for €9.90.