The printables
Large Print Word Search12 colorful puzzles in large and extra-large print. Words never run backwards, and the answers are included.
16 pages · US Letter
Free PDF, no sign-upLarge printColor + B&W
Large Print Crossword Puzzles12 easy newspaper-style crosswords with big squares, large-print clues on their own page and an answer key.
29 pages · US Letter
Free PDF, no sign-upLarge printColor + B&WAnswers included
Trivia Questions for Seniors100 questions with answers: the 1950s, the 1960s, state capitals, nature, food and more. Print it, or play each round online.
23 pages · US Letter
Free PDF, no sign-upLarge printColor + B&WAnswers included
Large Print SudokuFour easy puzzles with answers, plus a plain-English way to solve them and how to pick the right level.
4 puzzles with answers
Free, emailed to youLarge printAnswers included
Large Print Puzzle MakerMake your own word search or Sudoku: pick a theme or type your own words, choose the size, and print it with an answer page.
Word search + Sudoku · Letter or A4
Free PDF, no sign-upLarge printMake your ownAnswers included
Large Print Calendar 2027One month per page, extra-large dates and boxes big enough to write in. Starts November 2026 and runs to December 2027.
14 pages · US Letter, landscape
Free PDF, no sign-upLarge printColor + B&W
Who these are for
- Anyone who finds newspaper puzzles too small to read comfortably.
- Families looking for a quiet activity to share with a parent or grandparent.
- Activity directors, senior centers and libraries running a puzzle or trivia group.
How to print and use them
- 1Print one puzzle per sheet. If the print still looks small, set the scale above 100% in the print window or use larger paper.
- 2Hand out the puzzles and keep the answer pages back; they are at the end of each PDF.
- 3For a group, read the trivia questions aloud and let tables answer together.
- 4Use the puzzle maker to build a word search from names, places or topics your group knows.
Want a whole book of them?
Large Print Puzzle Book for Seniors
Our own large print paperback mixes crosswords, word searches and Sudoku in the same clear print as these free sheets, with the answers at the back.
See the paperback on AmazonRelated guides and reviews
- Mental activities for seniors — More ways to keep the mind busy, beyond paper puzzles.
- Games for seniors — Group, card and memory games to pair with the printables.
- Best puzzles for dementia patients — Jigsaws and activity sets when a printed puzzle is too hard.
- Activities for Seniors With Dementia at Home
- Fun Questions to Ask Dementia Patients
- Social Activities for Seniors: Staying Connected in a Daily Chronicle
More free printables
Questions
Are the answers included?
Yes. The word searches, crosswords, trivia and Sudoku all have their answers on separate pages at the back of the PDF, so you can hand out the puzzles on their own.
Which puzzle is easiest to start with?
The word searches are the gentlest: the words never run backwards and the letters are large. Trivia suits a group because people can answer together. Sudoku and crosswords take more concentration.
Can I print them in black and white?
Yes. The word searches, crosswords, trivia and calendar each have a separate black-and-white PDF that saves ink.
Can I copy them for a group?
Yes. Senior centers, libraries and care homes can print and photocopy as many as they need for the people they serve. Please link to this page rather than uploading the PDFs elsewhere.
