Illustrated Stranger Things scene — AI-generated artwork behind this TV show's word search puzzle
Play a Stranger Things (2016) word search free online. We built the 12-word list around characters, settings, and objects from the show, then scattered it across a 15×15 grid — horizontal, vertical and diagonal. Find them all to clear the board.
First aired 2016 · Netflix · Sci-Fi Horror.
Words to find: BYERS, WHEELER, HOPPER, STARR, DUNN, HAWKINS, UPSIDE, MIND, DEMOGORGON, ELEVEN, NANCY, LOUISE.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
Stranger Things word list, defined
WHEELER/ˈwiːlər/ · noun
A person who rides or drives a vehicle, especially a bicycle or a car. A person who is in charge of a particular machine or vehicle. Related: driver, operator, cyclist, pedaler.
HOPPER/hɒpər/ · noun
A device that lifts or conveys objects, especially grain, by means of a series of steps or paddles. A container with a hinged lid, used for carrying or storing things. Related: container, bin, bucket, scoop.
STARR/strɑːr/ · verb
To shine or emit light, typically in a bright or flickering manner. To decorate or embellish with stars. Related: glow, shine, illuminate, adorn.
UPSIDE/ˈʌpsaɪd/ · adverb, noun
Facing or turned upwards; in an upward direction. The opposite side of something. Related: upwards, overhead, inverted, reversed.
MIND/mɑɪnd/ · noun, verb
The element of a person that enables them to be aware of their surroundings, thoughts, and feelings. To think or reason about something. Related: brain, intellect, consciousness, thought.
ELEVEN/ɪˈlɛvən/ · noun
The number equivalent to the sum of six and five; one more than ten. Also, a group or team of eleven players, especially in cricket or football.
NANCY/ˈnænsi/ · proper noun
A female given name, derived from the name of Saint Anne, the mother of the Virgin Mary. It is also a surname. Related: Anne, Nan, Nancyann, Nance.