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A few of the words
- LOLLIPOP
- The word 'lollipop' has been in English since at least the early 19th century, likely rooted in a British dialect word for the tongue — a sweet on a stick by any name.Find this word in the grid to read its note.
- CARAMEL
- Caramel apples became a Halloween staple in the United States during the 1950s, when Kraft introduced pre-wrapped caramel candies that made the treat easy to prepare at home.Find this word in the grid to read its note.
- PUMPKIN
- Jack-o'-lanterns got their start in Ireland and Scotland, carved from turnips. When immigrants arrived in North America, the native pumpkin turned out to be far easier to carve.Find this word in the grid to read its note.
- DOORBELL
- The electric doorbell was patented in 1831 by Joseph Henry — meaning generations of trick-or-treaters have been pressing that little button for nearly two centuries.Find this word in the grid to read its note.
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Trick or Treat: a free large-print word search
Trick or treat word search — free and large-print — for costumes, candy, doorbells, and all the sweet loot of October nights.
About Seasonal
The front porch light flicks on, and small figures in capes and masks come trooping up the walk. A carved pumpkin glows beside the door, its candlelight flickering against the cool autumn air. Inside the bag — chocolate bars, wrapped caramels, a lollipop or two — the whole sweet weight of a perfect Halloween night.
How to play
- 1Find a word from the list.Press the first letter and drag to the last — across, down or diagonally, forwards or back. Or tap the first letter, then the last.
- 2It stays marked.Found words get a soft teal line through them, on the grid and in the list.
- 3Make it comfortable.Use the A / A+ / A++ size control any time, or pinch the grid for a closer look.
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