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Words Are Fun Website News, #018 -- Winter Fun, Sports & Sight Words! ❄️🏒🏊
October 27, 2026

10/27/26

Hello Fellow Puzzlers!

It feels like I was just writing to you last month... because I was! I'm so glad to be back in your inbox so soon, and I'm happy to say the puzzle-making has been in full swing since we last talked.

This time around, there's something for winter-holiday puzzlers, sports fans, swimmers, and early learners. Here's what's new on Words Are Fun.


New Winter & Holiday Puzzles

Gingerbread Wonderland Word Search

Gingerbread Wonderland
Word Search

Step into a sweet world of gingerbread, gumdrops, and candy canes. This word search is a fun, festive pick for the whole family.

Cozy Cocoa Word Search

Cozy Cocoa
Word Search

Grab a mug and settle in. This word search is filled with warm, snuggly words, perfect for a chilly afternoon.

Winter Solstice Word Search

Winter Solstice
Word Search

Celebrate the shortest day and longest night of the year with words about the season, the sun, and the turning of winter.

Kwanzaa Word Search

Kwanzaa
Word Search

Learn and celebrate with words tied to Kwanzaa, its traditions, and its principles.

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Word Search

Pearl Harbor Remembrance
Word Search

A respectful way to remember December 7, 1941, with words connected to the history of that day. It's a good fit for classrooms and history lovers.

New Sports & School Puzzles

Hockey Word Search

Hockey
Word Search

Lace up your skates and hunt for hockey words hidden in the grid. It's a great pick for fans of the game, whether you're on the ice or cheering from the stands.

Hockey Crossword Puzzle

Hockey
Crossword Puzzle

Test your hockey knowledge with this crossword, which has clues based on the sport, its gear, and its action.

Hockey Word Scramble

Hockey
Word Scramble

Unscramble the letters to reveal hockey terms in this quick, fun challenge for fans of all ages.

Volleyball Word Search

Volleyball
Word Search

Set, spike, and search! This volleyball word search is perfect for players, fans, and anyone who loves the game.

Volleyball Crossword Puzzle

Volleyball
Crossword Puzzle

Serve up some brain-power with this volleyball crossword, filled with clues about the sport.

Volleyball Word Scramble

Volleyball
Word Scramble

Rearrange the jumbled letters to uncover volleyball words in this fun companion puzzle.

Kindergarten Sight Words Word Search

Kindergarten Sight Words
Word Search

A simple word search for young learners, with sight words to find and practice. It works well for the classroom or at home.

1st Grade Word Search

1st Grade
Word Search

A word search made with first graders in mind, a fun way to build reading and spelling skills while playing.

Swimming Word Search

Swimming
Word Search

Dive in and find the swimming words hidden in this puzzle, perfect for swimmers and pool lovers alike.

Swimming Crossword Puzzle

Swimming
Crossword Puzzle

Make a splash with this swimming crossword, which has clues covering strokes, gear, and pool fun.

Swimming Word Scramble

Swimming
Word Scramble

Unscramble the swimming words in this refreshing puzzle, the third in the set.


A Few Changes Around the Shop

I’m streamlining where I sell my printables. Going forward, new puzzle packs will be available in my Payhip store rather than Teachers Pay Teachers, and I’ll be focusing my energy there and on the free puzzles right here on the website.

I’d love your input! I’m thinking about a couple of new ideas, but only if there’s interest:

🧩 A membership with extra puzzles and perks

🌻 Large-print, easy-to-enjoy puzzles designed for nursing homes, assisted living communities, and activity directors

If either of these sounds good to you, I’d love to hear from you! You can reply to this email, or use the contact me form on the website. Even a quick “yes, I’d use that!” helps me decide what to make next. And if you’re an activity director, caregiver, or teacher, tell me what kinds of puzzles you’d love to see.

Thank you for being part of the Words Are Fun community. I’m so happy to have you along for the ride.

Happy puzzling,
Jen
WordsAreFun.com


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