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This 30-word Edgar Allan Poe word search covers the author's life, works, and themes for literature students. Hidden words include The Raven, Ligeia, Amontillado, and The Cask of Amontillado, spanning his most famous stories, poems, and biographical details. Use it as a literature warm-up, sub-plan activity, or template for other author-themed puzzles.

Subject:
English / Language Arts
Topic:
Literature
Grade Level:
7th – 9th Grades
Updated April 2026

Word List

  • ALCOHOLISM
  • AMONTILLADO
  • ATHLETE
  • BALTIMORE
  • BELLS
  • BLACK
  • BOXING
  • CAUGUSTEDUPIN
  • CRYPT
  • EDGARAPERRY
  • EUREKA
  • GOTHIC
  • JOHNANDFRANCESALLAN
  • KINGLEAR
  • LENORE
  • LIGEIA
  • LORDHELPMYPOORSOUL
  • NEVERMORE
  • PALLID
  • PIT
  • POVERTYSTRICKEN
  • REYNOLDS
  • SHORTSTORY
  • THERAVEN
  • THETOMAHAWKMAN
  • TUBERCULOSIS
  • UNIVERSITYOFVIRGINIA
  • USHER
  • VIRGINIACLEMM
  • WESTPOINT

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