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VBS Detective Mystery Word Search

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This 35-word detective-and-spy-themed word search works as a vacation Bible school activity for elementary students. Hidden words include Scooby-Doo, Inspector Gadget, Nancy Drew, and Sherlock, alongside mystery-related objects like magnifying glass, spyglass, and walkie-talkie. The star-shaped puzzle format suits VBS crafts or as a themed scavenger-hunt handout during a mystery or detective-lesson unit.

Subject:
Religious
Topic:
Other Religions
Grade Level:
2nd – 4th Grades
Updated July 2026

Word List

  • ALIEN
  • BACKPACK
  • BAGUETTE
  • BATMAN
  • BEACHBALL
  • BIBLE
  • CAR
  • CELLO
  • DONUTS
  • FOOTBALL
  • HANDCUFFS
  • HARDYBOYS
  • INSPECTORGADGET
  • LAMP
  • LIGHTSABER
  • MAGNIFYINGGLASS
  • MASK
  • MUSTACHE
  • NANCYDREW
  • PAINTBRUSH
  • PIANO
  • PIPEORGAN
  • PIRATE
  • SCOOBYDOO
  • SEAL
  • SHERLOCK
  • SHIP
  • SPYGLASS
  • SUBMARINE
  • SWORD
  • TELEPHONE
  • TROLL
  • TRUMPET
  • WALKIETALKIE
  • WATSON

How to Use This Word Search

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