Valentine's Day Symbols Word Search: Hearts, Arrows and Roses
The classic symbols of Valentine's Day. The heart stands for love; Cupid's bow and arrow, with his little wings, make people fall in love; the red rose speaks without words; lips mean kisses; a ring means a promise; and stars add sparkle to cards.
It takes a little longer than it looks: the median time on the site is about a minute and a half.
Simple Valentine's Day Hearts and Symbols Vocabulary: 8 Words to Find
Words run across, up and down; 5 of the 8 read backwards. The longest words are Arrow, Heart and Wings, with 5 letters each.
- Arrow: Cupid's arrow, which makes whoever it hits fall in love.
- Bow: Cupid's bow, which shoots the arrows of love.
- Heart: The symbol of love.
- Lips: The mouth, a Valentine's symbol in kisses and lipstick prints.
- Ring: A circle of metal worn on the finger.
- Rose: The flower of love.
- Star: A star, the sparkle on cards and decorations.
- Wings: The wings of Cupid.
How to Solve the Simple Valentine's Day Hearts and Symbols Puzzle
"Arrow" and "Bow" run down. "Heart", with the only H, "Ring" and "Star" run upward. "Lips", with the only L and P, and "Wings" read backwards. "Rose" is the only word that reads across. Three words contain a W.
How Long the Simple Valentine's Day Hearts and Symbols Puzzle Takes
9 players have solved this puzzle on their first try, and they took a median of 72 seconds. Half of them finished between 40 seconds and 1 minute 30 seconds. 89% did it without a hint.
Times measured on Word Search Free, online play only, first attempt per player. Updated 2026-10-15.
Valentine's Symbols Activities
- Draw each symbol next to its word.
- Explain what each symbol means.
- Design a card using three symbols.
Simple Valentine's Day Hearts and Symbols Puzzle FAQ
Who is the Simple Valentine's Day Hearts and Symbols Puzzle for?
Ages 6 and up and class parties.
Which directions do the words run in?
Words run across, up and down; 5 of the 8 read backwards. There are no diagonal words.
How long does this puzzle take?
About 72 seconds: that is the median first-try time of the 9 players who have solved it online. Most finish between 40 seconds and 1 minute 30 seconds.
Is there an answer key for the Simple Valentine's Day Hearts and Symbols Puzzle?
Yes. Download it from the printable section above: it is a separate PDF with all 8 words marked. Online, each word is crossed off the list the moment you find it.
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