Illustrated The Pilgrim's Progress scene — AI-generated artwork behind this book's word search puzzle
Play a The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan (1678) word search free online. We built the 12-word list around characters, settings, and objects from the book, then scattered it across a 15×15 grid — horizontal, vertical and diagonal. Find them all to clear the board.
Written by John Bunyan · First published 1678 · Allegory.
Words to find: CHRISTIAN, HOPEFUL, FAITHFUL, EVANS, APOLLYON, DEMAS, WORLDLY, OBLATION, VANITYFAIR, CELESTIALCITY, PALACEOFJOY, RIVEROFDEATH.
Diagonals are where most players stall. Once you are down to the last word or two, sweep the diagonals deliberately.
The Pilgrim's Progress word list, defined
CHRISTIAN/ˈkrɪstʃən/ · noun, adjective
A Christian is a person who believes in and follows Jesus Christ. As an adjective, it describes things relating to Christianity or exhibiting qualities associated with its teachings. Related: believer, disciple, follower, adherent.
HOPEFUL/ˈhoʊpfl/ · adjective
Feeling or showing hope; optimistic. Having a good chance of succeeding or being successful. Related: optimistic, confident, positive, cheerful.
FAITHFUL/ˈfeɪθfʊl/ · adjective
Loyal, constant, and unwavering in allegiance or affection; remaining true to a person, cause, belief, or duty. Also, accurate and true to the original — as in a faithful reproduction, account, or translation. Related: loyal, devoted, steadfast, true.
WORLDLY/ˈwɜːrldli/ · adjective
Having or showing an interest in and knowledge of the world and its people, events, and affairs; concerned with worldly matters. Related: world-weary, cosmopolitan, sophisticated, urbane.
OBLATION/ɒbˈleɪʃən/ · noun
A gift or offering made to a deity or to a person of superior status, especially in ancient times. A sacrifice or offering made to a deity or to a person of superior status. Related: gift, offering, sacrifice, contribution.