Use the arrow keys to move between letters. Press Enter or Space on the first letter of a word, then again on the last letter. Press Escape to cancel.
A few of the words
- PUNCHLINE
- The word 'punchline' dates back to at least the 1920s in American vaudeville, a nod to the knockout punch that ended a boxing round.Find this word in the grid to read its note.
- LAMPOON
- LAMPOON traces to the French 'lampon,' a drinking-song refrain, satirists adopted it to describe sharp, mocking commentary by the 17th century.Find this word in the grid to read its note.
- DEADPAN
- DEADPAN, a perfectly still, expressionless face, became a comedy staple in early silent film, where a blank stare could earn the biggest laugh in the house.Find this word in the grid to read its note.
- CALLBACK
- A CALLBACK brings back an earlier joke later in a set or sketch, rewarding the audience for paying attention, a technique beloved by writers at Saturday Night Live.Find this word in the grid to read its note.
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The Comedy Sketch: a free large-print word search
Free large-print comedy sketch word search, wigs, disguises, deadpan stares, and the perfect punchline landing just right.
About The Comedy Sketch
A great comedy sketch is a little world of its own, a costume thrown on in seconds, a prop wielded with total commitment, and a character so specific it becomes instantly recognizable. The best impressions catch a familiar voice and tilt it just enough to make a whole room laugh. From the quick blackout skit to the slow-burn parody that keeps topping itself, sketch comedy has always thrived on surprise, timing, and the beautiful chaos of a gag landing perfectly.
How to play
- 1Find a word.Tap its first letter, then tap along to its last. The trail fills in and finishes itself when it spells a word. Or press the first letter and drag.
- 2Words run in straight lines.Across and down, and on the harder difficulties diagonally and backwards.
- 3It marks itself.Each word you find takes on its own soft colour on the grid and is crossed off the list.
- 4Choose a difficulty.Relaxed, Classic or Challenging set those directions and how much the word list helps, never the grid size. Tap the A buttons at the top to enlarge the letters, or pinch the grid.
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