Lunar New Year Word Search — Quick

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

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Lunar New Year word list, defined

PHOENIX /fɪnɪks/ · noun
A mythical bird said to be born from its own ashes, often used to represent rebirth or renewal. In modern usage, it can also refer to a person or thing that is revived or restored after a period of decline or difficulty. Related: mythical bird, rebirth, renewal, revival.
TANGERINE /tæŋˈɡɛrɪn/ · noun
A small, orange, citrus fruit with a sweet and sour taste. A deep orange-yellow colour. Related: orange, mandarin, clementine, satsuma.
DRAGON /ˈdræɡən/ · noun
A mythical monster resembling a giant reptile, typically winged, fire-breathing, and fearsome; in European tradition it is usually malevolent, while in East Asian traditions it is often a benevolent symbol of power and good fortune. Also used figuratively for a fierce, intimidating, or dangerous person. Related: wyvern, serpent, monster, behemoth.
NOODLE /ˈnuːdəl/ · noun
A long, thin piece of dough or a similar food made from flour and water, often served in a soup or stew. A person who is foolish or lacking in common sense. Related: spaghetti, macaroni, fettuccine, pasta.
ANCESTOR /ˈænˌsɛstər/ · noun
A person from whom one is descended, typically one more remote than a grandparent; more broadly, an earlier form or precursor of something, such as a machine, idea, or language. Related: forebear, forefather, progenitor, predecessor.
ENVELOPE /ˈɛnvəloʊp/ (US); /ˈɒnvələʊp/ or /ˈɛnvələʊp/ (UK) · noun
A flat paper container with a sealable flap, used to enclose a letter or document. More broadly, a wrapping or enclosing layer around something. Related: wrapper, cover, sleeve, casing.
TRADITION /ˈtrædɪʃən/ · noun
A custom or belief that is passed down from one generation to another, or a long-established practice or institution. Related: custom, practice, ritual, habit.
DANCE /dæns/ (US); /dɑːns/ (UK) · verb and noun
To move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps, either alone or with a partner; as a noun, it refers to such an activity or a specific social event at which people dance. Related: waltz, prance, twirl, sway.

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