Haunted House Word Search

Words in the Haunted House word search

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

ghost

The spirit said to linger in an old building

creak

The sound dry wood makes under a slow footstep

attic

Storage space under the roof, dusty and dim

cobweb

Abandoned spider web that collects dust over time

candle

Single flame that throws shadows across the walls

shadow

Dark shape cast when light is blocked

stairs

Steps that groan loudest in the middle of the night

mirror

Glass that reflects a room, often veiled in old houses

basement

Lowest level of a house, below ground and cool

hallway

Long passage connecting rooms and doors

curtain

Heavy fabric that stirs when a window leaks air

portrait

Painted face on the wall that seems to watch you

whisper

Very quiet speech, hard to place or explain

lantern

Portable light carried while exploring dark rooms

cellar

Underground room once used to store food and wine

draft

Cold moving air from a gap in the building

trapdoor

Hinged door set into a floor or ceiling

chains

Metal links whose rattle is a classic ghost sound

gargoyle

Carved stone creature that drains rainwater off a roof

mansion

Very large house, costly to heat and easy to neglect

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