Mining Word Search — Hard

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

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Mining word list, defined

CONTACT /ˈkɒntækt/ (UK), /ˈkɑːntækt/ (US) · noun, verb
The state or fact of communicating or meeting with someone; physical touching between two things. As a verb, to communicate with someone by phone, email, or other means. Related: connection, communication, touch, liaison.
APPARATUS /ˌæpəˈrætəs/ · noun
The technical equipment or machinery needed for a particular activity or purpose; also, an organized structure or system, such as the administrative apparatus of a state. Related: equipment, gear, machinery, kit.
ANTHRACITE /ˈænθrəsaɪt/ · noun
A hard, glossy variety of coal of the highest rank, containing a very high proportion of fixed carbon and burning with little smoke or flame at high heat. Related: hard coal, stone coal, black diamond, blind coal.
COLLIERY /ˈkɒlɪəri/ · noun
A coal mine and its associated buildings and workings, especially in Britain. Related: coal mine, pit, mine, coalfield.
CROSSCUT /ˈkrɔːsˌkʌt/ (UK), /ˈkrɔsˌkʌt/ (US) · noun, verb
As a noun, a crosscut is a cut made diagonally or across the grain, especially in wood, or a saw designed for cutting across the grain. As a verb, to crosscut means to cut across the grain of something, or in film-making, to interleave two or more scenes occurring at the same time. Related: intersect, transverse, crosswise, traverse.
CERTIFIED /ˈsɜːrtɪfaɪd/ · adjective
Officially recognized as meeting specified standards or possessing a stated qualification, typically through examination or authorization by an authoritative body. Also used informally to describe someone whose behaviour is so extreme that they seem insane. Related: accredited, licensed, qualified, authorized.
BRATTICE /ˈbrætɪs/ · noun
A partition or lining of boards, planks, or heavy fabric erected in a mine shaft or passage to direct and control the flow of ventilating air. Related: partition, bulkhead, barrier, septum.
CRUST /krʌst/ · noun (also verb)
The hard outer layer of something, especially the baked outer part of a loaf of bread or a pastry; also the Earth's solid outer shell. As a verb, it means to form or cover with a crust. Related: rind, shell, coating, layer.

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