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Printable Ghosts and Spirits Word Search (PDF)

Print this puzzle on a single page: the 15x15 grid and the 12 words to find. Words run across, up and down, and diagonally; 5 of the 12 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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Twelve words for every kind of ghost: apparition, phantom, poltergeist, specter, wraith and more. Several of them are rare words adults recognize but rarely use, which makes it a good challenge for grown-ups.

Words run in all eight directions in a 15x15 grid, with "otherworldly" and "manifestation" among the longest. Friendly Ghosts keeps it light, while Haunted Night gives it a darker mood.

Difficulty Hard
Grid Size 15x15 letters
Total Words 12 hidden terms
Median Time 4 min 25 s (7 players)
Directions 8 of 8, 5 backwards
Longest Word Manifestation (13 letters)

Types of Ghosts: Poltergeist, Wraith, Phantom and Specter

Twelve words for ghosts and what they do: apparition, ethereal, ghost, haunting, manifestation, otherworldly, paranormal, phantom, poltergeist, spectral, spirit and wraith.

Several are rare words adults recognize but seldom use, and two of them are thirteen and twelve letters long. In a 15x15 grid with all eight directions, it is one of the harder Halloween puzzles.

Ghost and Spirit Vocabulary: 12 Words to Find

Words run across, up and down, and diagonally; 5 of the 12 read backwards. The longest word is Manifestation, with 13 letters.

  • Apparition: A ghost or ghostly figure that suddenly appears, often in a place where it should not be.
  • Ethereal: So light and delicate it seems not to belong to this world, like a ghost.
  • Ghost: The spirit of a dead person said to appear to the living.
  • Haunting: The appearance of a ghost in a place, again and again.
  • Manifestation: The moment something, like a ghost, appears or shows itself.
  • Otherworldly: Seeming to come from another world.
  • Paranormal: Things that science cannot explain, such as ghosts.
  • Phantom: A ghost.
  • Poltergeist: A noisy ghost said to throw things and slam doors. The name is German for "rumbling ghost".
  • Spectral: Like a ghost.
  • Spirit: The part of a person that is not the body. A ghost is said to be a spirit.
  • Wraith: A ghost, especially one seen just before or after someone dies.

How to Solve the Ghosts and Spirits Word Search

"Manifestation" (13 letters) and "otherworldly" (12) nearly cross the whole grid, so they are the easiest to find. Three words start with P: phantom, paranormal and poltergeist. Look for the rare W of "wraith" and "otherworldly".

How Long the Ghosts and Spirits Word Search Takes

7 players have solved this puzzle on their first try, and they took a median of 4 minutes 25 seconds. Half of them finished between 2 minutes 50 seconds and 6 minutes. None of them needed a hint.

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

Ghost Story Activities for Teens and Adults

  • After solving, ask players to rank the ghost words from friendliest to most frightening.
  • Look up where "poltergeist" comes from (German for "rumbling ghost") and other words borrowed from other languages.
  • Use it as a quiet table activity at an adult Halloween party.

Ghosts and Spirits Word Search FAQ

Who is the Ghosts and Spirits Word Search for?

Teens and adults, and strong readers aged 11 and up.

Which directions do the words run in?

Words run across, up and down, and diagonally; 5 of the 12 read backwards. 4 of them are diagonal.

How long does this puzzle take?

About 4 minutes 25 seconds: that is the median first-try time of the 7 players who have solved it online. Most finish between 2 minutes 50 seconds and 6 minutes.

Is there an answer key for the Ghosts and Spirits Word Search?

Yes. Download it from the printable section above: it is a separate PDF with all 12 words marked. Online, each word is crossed off the list the moment you find it.

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