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Printable Nonogram Puzzles: Free 5×5 & 10×10 PDFs with Answers

Take a screen break with 10 original printable nonogram puzzles: six compact 5×5 grids and four larger 10×10 grids. Download a free PDF for either size. Every pack has blank puzzles on page 1 and matching answers on page 2, so you can print just the questions or keep a separate answer key.

No account, email address or payment is needed. These are abstract black-and-white logic grids from our own puzzle collection. Each has one solution reachable by row and column deductions, without guessing.

5×5 nonogram PDF

6 puzzles · 2 pages · answer key included

Download 5×5 PDF ↓

Free · 6 KB · black and white

10×10 nonogram PDF

4 puzzles · 2 pages · answer key included

Download 10×10 PDF ↓

Free · 8 KB · black and white

Choose and print a pack

  1. Start with 5×5 if you want fewer squares to track. Choose 10×10 for a longer line-by-line challenge. Size is not a difficulty rating.
  2. Open the PDF and select page 1 to print only the blank puzzles. Page 2 contains the solutions.
  3. The PDFs use US Letter paper. For A4, choose Fit to printable area in your print dialog; the margins leave room for scaling.
  4. Use a pencil. Fill a square only when it is certain, and mark confirmed empty squares with an ×.

Read the clues on paper

Clue numbers describe groups of filled squares in order. A row marked 2 1 contains a group of two, at least one empty square, and then a single filled square. Column clues work in exactly the same way from top to bottom. A clue of 0 means every square in that line is empty.

For a five-square row with clues 2 2, the entire arrangement is fixed: ■ ■ × ■ ■. Use that line to learn something about each crossing column. For a lone clue 3 in five squares, only the middle square is initially guaranteed. Our beginner guide explains the rules, and our strategy guide shows overlap and exact-fit examples.

Preview the puzzles and answers

The previews below match the downloaded packs. Open an answer only when you are ready to check your work. Number clues and puzzle IDs stay the same in the PDF.

5×5 collection

Puzzle 5-001

Blank puzzle 5-001, 5 by 51 22 1435312131322
Show answer for 5-001Solution 5-001, 5 by 51 22 1435312131322

Puzzle 5-002

Blank puzzle 5-002, 5 by 522 11 331 12122133
Show answer for 5-002Solution 5-002, 5 by 522 11 331 12122133

Puzzle 5-003

Blank puzzle 5-003, 5 by 51 311 11 11 21111111113
Show answer for 5-003Solution 5-003, 5 by 51 311 11 11 21111111113

Puzzle 5-004

Blank puzzle 5-004, 5 by 52 22 11 152 22251125
Show answer for 5-004Solution 5-004, 5 by 52 22 11 152 22251125

Puzzle 5-005

Blank puzzle 5-005, 5 by 53 13 14355551121
Show answer for 5-005Solution 5-005, 5 by 53 13 14355551121

Puzzle 5-006

Blank puzzle 5-006, 5 by 51 3341 12 22221313111
Show answer for 5-006Solution 5-006, 5 by 51 3341 12 22221313111

10×10 collection

Puzzle 10-001

Blank puzzle 10-001, 10 by 103 23 1 32 1 294 1 15 31 3 1 11 51 1 43 1 12213122511426211242324541
Show answer for 10-001Solution 10-001, 10 by 103 23 1 32 1 294 1 15 31 3 1 11 51 1 43 1 12213122511426211242324541

Puzzle 10-002

Blank puzzle 10-002, 10 by 101 1 12 3 1 11 1 11 52 4 11 3 18 11 1 22 41 1 51114111121412112742621334
Show answer for 10-002Solution 10-002, 10 by 101 1 12 3 1 11 1 11 52 4 11 3 18 11 1 22 41 1 51114111121412112742621334

Puzzle 10-003

Blank puzzle 10-003, 10 by 106 1 16 21 4 25 33 1 1 14 51 2 43 41 4 34 3362311104225145411153461
Show answer for 10-003Solution 10-003, 10 by 106 1 16 21 4 25 33 1 1 14 51 2 43 41 4 34 3362311104225145411153461

Puzzle 10-004

Blank puzzle 10-004, 10 by 102 1 12 71 1 12 21 3 22 1 11 2 1 21 1 44 1 1414131111421121111112121222112322
Show answer for 10-004Solution 10-004, 10 by 102 1 12 71 1 12 21 3 22 1 11 2 1 21 1 44 1 1414131111421121111112121222112322

Can I share these worksheets?

Yes. Our original grids and these worksheets are released under CC0. You can print copies for a puzzle group or reuse them without asking for permission. A link back is appreciated, but not required.

Prefer to play online?

The browser game has 48 original puzzles at each size, with hints, undo and progress saved on your device. The printable packs are a selection from that collection, so you may recognize a grid when playing online.

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