Overview
The FTCOE will release crossword and wordsearch puzzles with forensic science themes that incorporate trivia terminology. Find the Terms wordsearches incorporate themed terminology and Test Your Knowledge crosswords incorporate related trivia to challenge forensic scientists in training and in the workforce.
Some content may not be appropriate for younger audiences.
Advanced Path: Attempt to solve the crossword puzzles first and then use the wordsearch puzzles for hints if you happen to get stuck!
For optimal viewing and interaction, we recommend playing the puzzles on a computer or tablet with a large screen.
Find the Terms: Wordsearch Puzzles
Test Your Knowledge: Crossword Puzzles
The FTCOE apologizes to the community for content and language in the puzzles that may have been insensitive or evoked emotional responses. As such we have removed puzzles to address this concern.
Check out last year's events!
- 2023 National Forensic Science Week
- 2023 National Forensic Science Week Murder Mystery Event
- 2023 NIJ Forensic Science Graduate Research Symposium and Poster Session
- 2023 National Forensic Science Week Interview Montage
- 2023 National Forensic Science Week Teacher How-To Guides
- 2023 National Forensic Science Week Puzzles
- 2023 National Forensic Science Week Fingerprint Game & Activity
- 2023 National Forensic Science Week Spot the Differences
Funding for this Forensic Technology Center of Excellence event has been provided by the National Institute of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice.
The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this event are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the U.S. Department of Justice.
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