To boldly go
Star Trek has explored the galaxy for decades, and this word search gathers its icons. You'll start with Captain KIRK and his Vulcan first officer SPOCK, the next generation's Captain PICARD, and the ship that carries them all — the ENTERPRISE.
Each puzzle pulls a fresh mix from the list, so the galaxy is rearranged every time you play — gentle on Easy for a young Trekkie, and a Hard-mode mission once the diagonals and backwards words appear.
Crews, aliens and tech
The whole universe is here. Meet the original crew — SCOTTY, UHURA, SULU and Dr McCOY, aka BONES — plus android DATA and Klingon warrior WORF from The Next Generation. Track down the FEDERATION and STARFLEET, alien races the VULCAN, KLINGON, ROMULAN and the cybernetic BORG, the tribble pest, and tech like the PHASER, the HOLODECK and the order to BEAM up at WARP speed.
The sci-fi saga that shaped the genre
Star Trek was created by Gene Roddenberry, and the original series first aired on NBC in 1966 with its famous opening line, 'Space: the final frontier.' Rather than a grim future, it imagined a hopeful one, where a united Earth and its allies explore the galaxy in peace as part of the Federation.
That optimism, and a diverse bridge crew that was groundbreaking for 1960s television, helped Star Trek grow into one of the most influential franchises ever made — spanning many series, from The Next Generation to modern shows, plus films and a devoted fan culture. It even inspired real technology, with its handheld communicators looking a lot like the flip phones that arrived decades later.
A mission for all ages
Star Trek is famously family-friendly, so this puzzle suits fans young and old — Easy mode keeps the grid small with no diagonals or reverse words. Play online, print a PDF pack, or use our Make Your Own tool to build a grid from your favourite captains, ships and alien races.
Frequently asked questions
What's in the Star Trek word search?
The essentials — Kirk, Spock, Picard and the Enterprise, plus crew like Scotty, Uhura, Data and Worf, and races like Vulcans, Klingons and the Borg. Each puzzle uses a fresh mix.
Which Star Trek series does it cover?
A mix across the franchise — KIRK and SPOCK from the original series, PICARD and DATA from The Next Generation, and shared lore like STARFLEET, the FEDERATION and the BORG.
Is it good for younger fans?
Yes — Star Trek is family-friendly. Easy mode keeps the grid small with no diagonals or reverse words, great for a young Trekkie.