Looking for free printable diagraphs and phonics word searches? You’ve found the best collection on the web. WordSearch Zen has a full range of phonics-based word search puzzles, with word lists grouped by the letter sounds early readers are learning — and every puzzle is completely free to download and print as a PDF. No sign-up, no subscription, and no catch.
Whether you’re a teacher building phonics practice into reading time, a parent supporting an early reader at home, or a tutor working through specific sounds, our free diagraphs and phonics word searches are a perfect fit. Pick a puzzle, download it, and print — ready in seconds.
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Ai Diagraph Word Search
Hunt down BRAIN, SNAIL and 13 more hidden words.
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Ar Diagraph Word Search
Can you spot GARDEN, ARMY and CHARM?
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Au Diagraph Word Search
Find all 15 words, including ASTRONAUT and CAUGHT.
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Aw Diagraph Word Search
Can you spot AWESOME, DAWN and CRAWL?
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Ay Diagraph Word Search
Find all 15 words, including BIRTHDAY and RELAY.
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Beginning With D Word Search
Hunt down DIAMOND, DRIVER and 13 more hidden words.
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Ch Diagraph Word Search
From CHAMP to CHICKEN, 15 words are hiding in this grid.
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Ck Diagraph Word Search
Can you spot BLACK, TRACK and CLOCK?
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Ea Diagraph Word Search
From BEACH to TREASURE, 15 words are hiding in this grid.
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Ee Diagraph Word Search
Find all 15 words, including BREEZE and GREEN.
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Er Diagraph Word Search
Can you spot TEACHER, LETTER and FINGER?
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Ew Diagraph Word Search
From DREW to RENEW, 15 words are hiding in this grid.
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Ey Diagraph Word Search
15 words to find, starting with TURKEY and CHIMNEY.
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Gh Diagraph Word Search
Find all 15 words, including ENOUGH and LAUGH.
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Gu Diagraph Word Search
Can you spot GUITAR, GUILT and GUAVA?
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Ie Diagraph Word Search
15 words to find, starting with NIECE and ACHIEVE.
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Ir Diagraph Word Search
Can you spot CIRCLE, SMIRK and FIRST?
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Kn Diagraph Word Search
From KNOCK to KNOWLEDGE, 15 words are hiding in this grid.
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Ng Diagraph Word Search
Can you spot EVENING, BRING and BELONG?
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Oa Diagraph Word Search
15 words to find, starting with COAT and APPROACH.
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Oe Diagraph Word Search
15 words to find, starting with OBOE and MOSQUITOES.
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Oi Diagraph Word Search
Can you spot OINTMENT, NOISE and TOILET?
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Oo Diagraph Word Search
Can you spot BALLOON, FOOD and SHOOT?
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Or Diagraph Word Search
From ORBIT to MORNING, 15 words are hiding in this grid.
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Ou Diagraph Word Search
15 words to find, starting with FOUND and MOUNTAIN.
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Ow Diagraph Word Search
Can you spot RAINBOW, TOWEL and WINDOW?
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Oy Diagraph Word Search
Find all 15 words, including DESTROY and DECOY.
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Ph Diagraph Word Search
Find all 15 words, including ALPHABET and NEPHEW.
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Qu Diagraph Word Search
Find all 15 words, including QUANTITY and EQUAL.
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Rh Diagraph Word Search
Hunt down RHODODENDRON, CATARRH and 13 more hidden words.
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Sc Diagraph Word Search
Find all 15 words, including SCISSORS and SCALE.
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Sh Diagraph Word Search
From SHELF to SHOULDER, 15 words are hiding in this grid.
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Split A E Diagraph Word Search
15 words to find, starting with SPACE and FLAME.
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Split E E Diagraph Word Search
From SECRETE to COMPLETE, 15 words are hiding in this grid.
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Split I E Diagraph Word Search
Hunt down STRIPE, WHILE and 13 more hidden words.
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Split O E Diagraph Word Search
Can you spot ALONE, STONE and DRONE?
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Split U E Diagraph Word Search
Can you spot COSTUME, PLUME and TRIBUTE?
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Th Diagraph Word Search
15 words to find, starting with THIEF and THEATER.
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Ue Diagraph Word Search
Can you spot BARBECUE, VIRTUE and FONDUE?
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Ur Diagraph Word Search
15 words to find, starting with TURTLE and FURNITURE.
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Wh Diagraph Word Search
Can you spot WHEELCHAIR, WHALE and WHISKER?
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Words Beginning With A 1 Word Search
Hunt down ALLIGATOR, ACORN and 13 more hidden words.
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Wr Diagraph Word Search
From WRENCH to WRONGDOING, 15 words are hiding in this grid.
Why Diagraphs and Phonics Word Searches Are Great for Early Readers
Diagraphs and phonics word searches are built around the specific letter sounds early readers are learning — like “sh,” “ch,” and “th” — turning phonics practice into a puzzle instead of a worksheet.
What’s Included in Our Free Diagraphs and Phonics Word Searches
Each puzzle groups words by the phonics sound or diagraph being practiced, rather than by topic, so the word list reinforces a specific reading skill. Every puzzle is a free, print-ready PDF with an answer key included.
How to Use These Diagraphs and Phonics Word Searches
Match the sound — pick a puzzle for the phonics sound or diagraph being learned.
Download the PDF — no sign-up required.
Print it out — ready for phonics time, a reading group, or home practice.
Say each word aloud — reinforce the sound as it’s found in the grid.
Check together — use the included answer key to review the answers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are diagraphs, and why are they in a word search?
A diagraph is two letters that combine to make one sound, like “sh” in “ship” or “ch” in “chip.” Hiding these words in a puzzle gives early readers extra practice recognizing the sound in a fun format.
What age or grade are these phonics word searches for?
These are designed for early readers, typically kindergarten through 2nd grade, though any student still building phonics skills can use them.
Can I print these for a classroom or reading group?
Yes — every puzzle is free to print as many times as you need for classroom phonics instruction or a small reading group.
Should a child solve these alone or with help?
Younger or newer readers often do best solving with an adult nearby to help sound out trickier words, while more confident readers can usually work through a puzzle independently.
Do the puzzles come with an answer key?
Yes — every diagraphs and phonics word search includes an answer key so you can quickly check a student’s work.
