Basketball Word Search — Hard

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

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Basketball word list, defined

INSTINCTIVE /ɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/ · adjective
Having or showing a natural ability or instinct; acting or done in accordance with instinct. This is often used to describe actions or decisions that are made without conscious thought or reasoning. Related: natural, instinctual, impulsive, spontaneous.
DISTRACTION /dɪˈstrækʃən/ · noun
A thing that prevents someone from concentrating on something else; the state of being diverted or having one's attention drawn away. Related: diversion, interruption, interference, preoccupation.
OFFENSIVE /ɒfˈɛnsɪv/ · adjective
Causing or intended to cause offense or annoyance; unpleasant or disagreeable. Related: objectionable, disagreeable, unpleasant, insulting.
OFFICIATE /ɒfɪˈkeɪt/ · verb
To perform a ceremonial or official function, especially as a referee or umpire in a game or competition. To act as a representative or agent of an organization or institution. Related: preside, convene, chair, moderate.
MUSCLES /ˈmʌskəlz/ · noun
Muscles are tissues in the body that have the ability to contract, causing movement or changes in shape. They are made up of bundles of fibers that work together to produce movement. Related: flesh, sinew, fiber, tendons.
OFFICIAL /ˌɒfɪˈʃəl/ · adjective
Having authority or power to make decisions or take actions; authorized or sanctioned by a government or other authority. Officially recognized or accepted. Related: authorized, sanctioned, recognized, legitimate.
PETRIFY /ˈpɛtrɪfaɪ/ · verb
to cause someone or something to become extremely frightened or shocked, so that they are unable to move or speak. to preserve something, especially a fossil, by replacing the original material with stone. Related: freeze, paralyze, stun, shock.
MASSAGE /mæsɑːʒ/ · noun, verb
A manipulation of the soft tissues of the body, especially to relieve tension or pain. To rub or knead the soft tissues of the body, typically to relieve tension or pain. Related: rub, knead, manipulate, rubdown.

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