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Halloween Word Search – Phobias and Spooky Words

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This pumpkin-shaped Halloween word search contains 15 words focused on phobias and spooky themes for students in Grades 5–7. Hidden words include arachnophobia, phasmophobia, samhainophobia, and haunting, blending vocabulary instruction with seasonal fun. Use it as a Halloween week activity, a vocabulary warm-up for fear-related themes, or a sub-plan puzzle.

Subject:
Holidays & Seasonal
Topic:
Halloween
Grade Level:
5th – 7th Grades
Updated October 2024

Word List

  • ARACHNOPHOBIA
  • SAMHAINOPHOBIA
  • AILUROPHOBIA
  • COINMETROPHOBIA
  • NYCTOPHOBIA
  • WICCAPHOBIA
  • PHASMOPHOBIA
  • NIGHAMARE
  • HAUNTING
  • TOMBSTONE
  • NIGHTMARE
  • PUMPKIN
  • PHANTOM
  • MONSTER
  • RAVEN

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