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Autumn March Madness Word Search

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This 60-word spelling and vocabulary word search challenges students in Grades 5–7 with homophones (cent/sent, course/coarse), silent-letter words (brought, psychology), prefix patterns (impossible, irregular), and complex vocabulary (physician, comprehension, persuasion). The pumpkin-shaped grid adds an autumn theme. Use it as a spelling warm-up, vocabulary review, or a challenging activity for early finishers during fall units.

Subject:
English / Language Arts
Topic:
Spelling
Grade Level:
5th – 7th Grades
Updated March 2026

Word List

  • CENT
  • SENT
  • GUEST
  • GUESSED
  • COURSE
  • COARSE
  • ACCEPTANCE
  • APPEARANCE
  • GUIDANCE
  • INSTANCE
  • DEPENDENCE
  • CONFIDENCE
  • PATIENCE
  • INTELLIGENCE
  • DIFFERENCE
  • ALTHOUGH
  • BROUGHT
  • BOUGHT
  • TONIGHT
  • PHYSICIAN
  • GEOGRAPHY
  • TROPHY
  • ALPHABET
  • PRODUCTION
  • COMPETITION
  • EXPLANATION
  • COMPREHENSION
  • PERSUASION
  • CONCLUSION
  • DECISION
  • GALLERY
  • ARGUMENT
  • GUILTY
  • GOVERNED
  • GENIUS
  • GESTURE
  • SERGEANT
  • MANAGER
  • CANDLE
  • COUNTRY
  • CANCEL
  • CEMENT
  • CERTAIN
  • CEILING
  • CYCLONE
  • IMPOSSIBLE
  • IMPATIENT
  • ILLOGICAL
  • ILLEGAL
  • INAPPROPRIATE
  • INVISIBLE
  • IRREGULAR
  • IRREVERSIBLE
  • AWESOME
  • DRAWER
  • AUTUMN
  • CAUTIOUS
  • ALTOGETHER
  • ALWAYS
  • WALK

How to Use This Word Search

Print this word search for early finishers, vocabulary review, or classroom warm-ups. Click 'View Word Search' to change the grid size, swap words, or adjust difficulty before downloading.

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