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Halloween Costumes Word Search

Halloween costumes used to be mostly homemade, built out of sheets, burnt cork and whatever hung in the closet. Mass produced masks and boxed outfits arrived in the 1930s and the catalog has grown every year since. Ghosts, witches, pirates and skeletons keep turning up no matter what else is popular.

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Find these 15 words

15 words, adds diagonals

  • cape
  • clown
  • cowboy
  • fairy
  • ghost
  • mask
  • mummy
  • pirate
  • princess
  • robot
  • skeleton
  • vampire
  • wig
  • witch
  • zombie

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Words in the Halloween Costumes word search

Every word used across the three levels, with a quick note on what it means.

mask
Face covering that finishes almost any disguise
ghost
Simplest costume, made from a sheet and two eyes
witch
Pointed hat, dark dress and a broom to carry
pirate
Eye patch, sash and a striped shirt do the job
clown
Painted face, wig and oversized shoes
cape
Short cloak that turns a shirt into a costume
vampire
Fangs, dark cape and a very pale face
cowboy
Hat, boots and a vest from the American West
princess
Gown and tiara, a long running favorite
wig
Fake hair that changes a look instantly
skeleton
Black suit printed with white bones
zombie
Torn clothes, pale makeup and a slow walk
mummy
Wrapped head to toe in strips of cloth
robot
Boxes, foil and silver paint make the shell
fairy
Wings, glitter and a small wand
ninja
All black outfit with a wrapped face
superhero
Cape, mask and a bold emblem on the chest
astronaut
White suit, gloves and a clear bubble helmet
scarecrow
Straw stuffed sleeves, patched shirt and a floppy hat
face paint
Colored makeup used instead of a mask

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