Octopus Word Search — Quick

Play a free online Octopus word search puzzle. Difficulty: Quick. Find all 12 hidden words on the 9×9 grid below.

E	R	E	D	R	I	V	E	S
M	S	R	E	D	R	O	S	R
M	S	T	I	N	S	E	L	T
C	E	B	H	W	T	L	A	D
L	S	S	M	A	A	M	S	L
O	O	M	T	I	A	T	U	D
C	L	A	U	R	L	S	E	A
K	S	L	I	S	T	L	L	R
S	L	L	T	S	H	S	L	I

Words to find

• SMUSH
• TATES
• LOSES
• CLOCKS
• TINSEL
• LUSTS
• REDRIVES
• TAMARI
• BONUS (W5)
• BONUS (S5)
• BONUS (L5)
• BONUS (O5)

Octopus word list, defined

SMUSH /smʌʃ/ · verb

To press or squeeze something tightly, often in a rough or careless manner. To crush or flatten something. Related: crush, squash, flatten, press.

LOSES /luːz/ · verb

To misplace or be unable to find something, or to suffer a defeat or loss. To cause something to be lost or to become less effective. Related: misplace, lose sight of, be unable to find, suffer a defeat.

CLOCKS /klɒks/ (British); /klɑːks/ (US) · noun (plural) and verb

The plural of 'clock': instruments that measure and display the passage of time, typically by means of hands or a digital readout. Also the third-person singular form of the verb 'clock', meaning to record or measure the time or speed of something. Related: timepieces, watches, chronometers, horologes.

TINSEL /tɪnzəl/ · noun

Thin strips of shiny material, typically silver or gold, used for decorating, especially at Christmas. A thin strip of shiny material. Related: ornament, decoration, trim, bunting.

LUSTS /lʌsts/ · verb (present tense, third person singular)

to feel or have a strong desire for something, especially something that is considered immoral or forbidden. Related: covets, desires, longs, craves.

TAMARI /tæˈmɑːri/ · noun

Tamari is a type of Japanese soy sauce made with a higher proportion of soybeans and a longer fermentation period, giving it a richer flavor. It is often used as a condiment in Japanese cuisine. Related: soy sauce, Japanese soy sauce, wheat-free soy sauce.

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