Solar System Word Search
All eight planets plus moons, rockets and galaxies — a space-themed word search for young astronomers and classroom lessons.
Print this puzzle or solve it online — click and drag to select words in any direction.
Solar System Word List
About this puzzle
From Mercury to Neptune — plus moons, asteroids and the rockets that leave Earth — this puzzle is a tour of the solar system and the vocabulary of space exploration.
Related: the science word search and the animal word search for more classroom-friendly puzzles.
Frequently asked questions
Is the solar system word search free?
Yes — completely free to play online or print, with no signup and no limits.
Can I print it for a class or party?
Yes — press Print / Save PDF for a clean puzzle sheet, and click New Layout between copies so each one gets a different grid.
Can I replay the puzzle?
Yes — every reshuffle generates a brand-new grid from the same word list, so you can play as often as you like.