Somewhere over the rainbow
The Wizard of Oz is one of the most beloved films ever made, and this word search gathers its world. You'll start with young DOROTHY and her dog TOTO, swept from KANSAS by a TORNADO to the magical land of Oz, with its glittering EMERALD city.
Each puzzle pulls a fresh selection from the list, so the journey is rearranged every time you play — gentle on Easy for new readers, and a Hard-mode adventure once the diagonals and backwards words appear.
Friends, witches and a long road
Dorothy's companions are all here. Walk the YELLOW BRICK road with the SCARECROW who wants a brain, the TIN MAN who longs for a HEART, and the LION in search of COURAGE. There's the good witch GLINDA, the wicked WITCH, the great WIZARD, the magic RUBY SLIPPERS that carry Dorothy home, a sleepy POPPY field, a swirling CYCLONE, and the little MUNCHKIN folk of Oz.
A Technicolor classic
The film was released by MGM in 1939 and is based on L. Frank Baum's 1900 children's novel, 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz', starring a young Judy Garland as Dorothy. It was one of the first films most audiences ever saw in colour, and it used that magic to brilliant effect.
Dorothy's drab Kansas farm is shown in a dull sepia tone — and then, when she opens the door into Oz, the screen bursts into glorious Technicolor. That single moment, the song 'Over the Rainbow' and the sparkling ruby slippers (which were silver in the original book) helped make it one of the most-watched and best-loved films in history.
A timeless tale for all ages
The classic story suits all ages and makes a lovely classroom activity — Easy mode keeps the grid small with no diagonals or reverse words for new readers. Play online, print a PDF pack, or use our Make Your Own tool to build a grid from your own favourite characters and places along the yellow brick road.
Frequently asked questions
What's in the Wizard of Oz word search?
Dorothy and Toto, plus the Scarecrow, Tin Man and Lion, the good witch Glinda, the Wizard, and the ruby slippers, set from Kansas to the Emerald City. Each puzzle uses a fresh mix.
Is it based on the book or the film?
It leans on the classic film — DOROTHY and TOTO, the SCARECROW, TIN MAN and LION, the RUBY SLIPPERS and the YELLOW BRICK road to the EMERALD City.
Is it good for younger children or the classroom?
Ideal — the timeless story suits all ages. Easy mode keeps the grid small with no diagonals or reverse words for new readers.