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Printable Monsters of the World 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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Printing Tips for the Monsters of the World Word Search

Monsters from folklore and myth around the world: the chimera from Greece, the troll from Scandinavia, the gargoyle from medieval churches, the ogre from fairy tales. It is a good bridge between Halloween and a mythology lesson.

Twelve words in all eight directions make it a real challenge. Print the answer key separately to check work afterwards, and use the Spooky Forest design for a woodland setting where trolls and ogres feel at home.

Difficulty Hard
Grid Size 15x15 letters
Total Words 12 hidden terms
Median Time 4 min 50 s (5 players)
Directions 8 of 8, 5 backwards
Longest Word Mythology (9 letters)

Mythical Monsters From Around the World

Monsters from myths and legends around the world: beast, chimera, creature, demon, fiend, folklore, gargoyle, legend, monster, mythology, ogre and troll.

It mixes creatures with the words we use to talk about them (folklore, legend, mythology), which makes it useful for a lesson on myths as well as for Halloween.

Mythical Monster Vocabulary: 12 Words to Find

Words run across, up and down, and diagonally; 5 of the 12 read backwards. The longest word is Mythology, with 9 letters.

  • Beast: A wild or frightening animal, or a cruel creature in a story.
  • Chimera: A monster from Greek myth with a lion's head, a goat's body and a snake for a tail.
  • Creature: Any living being, especially a strange or frightening one.
  • Demon: An evil spirit in myths and religions.
  • Fiend: A wicked or cruel creature, like a demon.
  • Folklore: Old stories, beliefs and customs passed down by word of mouth.
  • Gargoyle: A stone carving of a creature on old buildings, which spouts rainwater away from the walls.
  • Legend: An old story passed down for generations, which may or may not be true.
  • Monster: A large, frightening imaginary creature.
  • Mythology: The collection of myths, the old stories about gods and heroes, of a people.
  • Ogre: A huge, ugly giant from fairy tales that eats people.
  • Troll: An ugly creature from Scandinavian folklore that lives under bridges or in caves.

How to Solve the Monsters of the World Word Search

The short words are the hard ones here: "ogre" has only four letters and "fiend" and "troll" five. "Troll" has a double L. Start with "mythology", the longest word, and its rare Y.

How Long the Monsters of the World Word Search Takes

5 players have solved this puzzle on their first try, and they took a median of 4 minutes 50 seconds. Half of them finished between 2 minutes 50 seconds and 6 minutes 35 seconds. None of them needed a hint.

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

Mythology Lesson Ideas With Monsters

  • Ask each student to choose one monster from the list and find out which country its legend comes from.
  • Draw a world map on the board and pin each monster where its story began.
  • Compare two monsters from different cultures that are alike, such as the troll and the ogre.

Monsters of the World Word Search FAQ

Who is the Monsters of the World Word Search for?

Students aged 10 to 15 and anyone interested in myths and legends.

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 50 seconds: that is the median first-try time of the 5 players who have solved it online. Most finish between 2 minutes 50 seconds and 6 minutes 35 seconds.

Is there an answer key for the Monsters of the World 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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