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This 42-word Thanksgiving word search in a pumpkin shape covers holiday foods, traditions, and autumn themes for Grades 3–5. Hidden words include turkey, pumpkin pie, cornucopia, drumstick, and pilgrims, balancing classic dishes with cultural references. Use it as a November classroom activity, a holiday-themed free-time puzzle, or adapt it for other seasonal handouts.

Subject:
Holidays & Seasonal
Topic:
Thanksgiving
Grade Level:
3rd – 5th Grades
Updated June 2026

Word List

  • TURKEY
  • GRAVY
  • STUFFING
  • MASHEDPOTATOES
  • PUMPKINPIE
  • APPLEPIE
  • SWEETPOTATOPIE
  • PECANPIE
  • DINNERROLLS
  • CRANBERRYSAUCE
  • GREENBEANCASSEROLE
  • CHICKENANDNOODLES
  • FAMILY
  • DRAMA
  • FOOTBALL
  • NOVEMBER
  • THURSDAY
  • AUTUMN
  • PUMPKINS
  • CORNUCOPIA
  • DRUMSTICK
  • WISHBONE
  • HAM
  • CELEBRATE
  • THANKFUL
  • FEAST
  • GIBLETS
  • FRIENDS
  • CENTERPIECE
  • GOBBLE
  • TRADITION
  • VEGETABLES
  • YAM
  • BEER
  • NAP
  • DESSERT
  • PILGRIMS
  • NATIVES
  • HARVEST
  • GRATEFULNESS
  • LEFTOVERS
  • FRIENDSGIVING

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