Bent Word Search Maker
In a bent (or snake) word search each word winds through the grid letter by touching letter, turning as often as it likes. Puzzle fans love it because a word can’t be found by scanning in a straight line.
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Bent Word Search
Find and circle every word in the list. Words bend and twist, letter by touching letter.
- COIL
- CURVE
- LABYRINTH
- MEANDER
- PUZZLE
- RIBBON
- SERPENT
- SPIRAL
- TWISTING
- WIGGLE
- WINDING
- ZIGZAG
Bent Word Search — Answer Key
How to make it
- Enter your words.
- Bent / snake words is already selected.
- Turn on "Allow diagonal steps" for an even harder puzzle.
- Print with the answer key, which you will need.
Other styles: Hidden Message Word Search · Shaped Word Search · Elbow Word Search · Large Print Word Search · for Teachers
Frequently asked questions
›How is a bent word search different from an elbow word search?
Elbow words turn exactly one right-angle corner. Bent words can turn many times and wind like a snake.
›Is it good for kids?
Bent words are a big step up in difficulty. For kids, try the elbow style or a regular easy puzzle first.