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Costume Party Word Search

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Printable Costume Party Word Search (PDF)

Print this puzzle on a single page: the 15x15 grid and the 11 words to find. Words run across, up and down, and diagonally; 6 of the 11 read backwards. The answer key comes as a separate PDF, so you can hand out the puzzle and keep the solution.

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Printing Tips for the Costume Party Word Search

Everything about dressing up: character, disguise, mask, masquerade, outfit and transform. Print it for a costume party or a school costume parade.

Eleven words hide in all eight directions in a 15x15 grid. The Trick or Treat design is festive, and Classic leaves the most room for kids to draw their own costume in the margin.

Difficulty Hard
Grid Size 15x15 letters
Total Words 11 hidden terms
Median Time 3 min 55 s (6 players)
Directions 8 of 8, 6 backwards
Longest Word Celebration (11 letters)

Costume Party Words: Masks, Disguises and Masquerades

Eleven words about dressing up: celebration, character, costume, creative, disguise, festive, mask, masquerade, outfit, party and transform.

It works as a party activity for older kids and adults, and as a talking point about why people have worn masks at celebrations for centuries.

Costume Party Vocabulary: 11 Words to Find

Words run across, up and down, and diagonally; 6 of the 11 read backwards. The longest word is Celebration, with 11 letters.

  • Celebration: A party or special event to mark a happy occasion.
  • Character: A person or creature in a story. A costume lets you become one for a night.
  • Costume: Clothes worn to look like someone or something else. Dressing up is a big part of Halloween.
  • Creative: Good at making new things or ideas, such as an original costume.
  • Disguise: A costume or change in look that hides who you really are.
  • Festive: Cheerful and full of the feeling of a celebration.
  • Mask: A covering for the face, worn to hide or to play a character.
  • Masquerade: A party where guests wear masks and costumes.
  • Outfit: A set of clothes worn together.
  • Party: A gathering of people to celebrate and have fun.
  • Transform: To change completely into something else, like putting on a costume.

How to Solve the Costume Party Word Search

Four words start with C: celebration, character, costume and creative. The Q of "masquerade" is the only Q in the list. "Mask" is the shortest word, and "masquerade" starts with the same three letters, MAS, so check the fourth letter.

How Long the Costume Party Word Search Takes

6 players have solved this puzzle on their first try, and they took a median of 3 minutes 55 seconds. Half of them finished between 2 minutes 30 seconds and 8 minutes 20 seconds. None of them needed a hint.

Times measured on Word Search Free, online play only, first attempt per player. Updated 2026-10-15.

Costume Party Games and Icebreakers

  • Ask each guest to solve the puzzle and then describe their costume using three words from the list.
  • Use it as a station during a costume party while guests wait for the parade.
  • Discuss the history of masquerade balls in Venice and why people wore masks.

Costume Party Word Search FAQ

Who is the Costume Party Word Search for?

Kids aged 9 and up, teens and adult party guests.

Which directions do the words run in?

Words run across, up and down, and diagonally; 6 of the 11 read backwards. 5 of them are diagonal.

How long does this puzzle take?

About 3 minutes 55 seconds: that is the median first-try time of the 6 players who have solved it online. Most finish between 2 minutes 30 seconds and 8 minutes 20 seconds.

Is there an answer key for the Costume Party Word Search?

Yes. Download it from the printable section above: it is a separate PDF with all 11 words marked. Online, each word is crossed off the list the moment you find it.

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