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This 20-word word search covers characters and themes from George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart's classic comedy You Can't Take It With You. Hidden words include Penny Sycamore, Grandpa Martin, Essie Carmichael, and Sycamore Street, making it suitable for Grades 9–12 literature classes. Use it as a unit review, a reading-comprehension activity, or an engagement hook for students preparing to see or read the play.

Subject:
English / Language Arts
Topic:
Literature
Grade Level:
9th – 12th Grades
Updated September 2026

Word List

  • MARTINFAMILY
  • PENNYSYCAMORE
  • ALICESYCAMORE
  • GRANDPAMARTIN
  • DONALDOGDEN
  • GAYWELLINGTON
  • PAULSYCAMORE
  • HENRYDEPOVE
  • ESSIECARMICHAEL
  • EDCARMICHAEL
  • THETHINKER
  • THEDANCER
  • THEWRITER
  • THEFINANCIER
  • THEGLOBETROTTER
  • SYCAMORESTREET
  • FIREWORKS
  • THEHAYDENFAMILY
  • MRDEPOVE
  • LOVEANDLAUGHTER

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