Literary Word Search — Easy

Play a free online Literary word search puzzle. Difficulty: Easy. Find all 12 hidden words on the 10×10 grid below.

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Literary word list, defined

NOVEL /nɒvəl/ · noun
A book of fiction, longer than a short story, often with a complex plot and characters. A new or original device, method, or idea. Related: book, novella, tale, story.
NIHILISM /ˈnaɪ.ɪl.ɪzəm/ · noun
A philosophical idea that life has no inherent meaning, purpose, or value. It is often associated with a rejection of traditional morality and a focus on individual freedom and autonomy. Related: absurdism, existentialism, fatalism, hedonism.
NUANCE /nuːˈæns/ · noun
A subtle difference in or shade of meaning, sound, or appearance; a delicate distinction. A subtle or slight difference in meaning or effect. Related: subtlety, delicacy, refinement, substance.
RHYME /raɪm/ · noun, verb
A word or phrase that has the same sound as another word or phrase, especially at the end of a line in poetry or music. To speak or sing in a way that has the same sound as another word or phrase. Related: verse, meter, alliteration, assonance.
NICHE /ˈniːʃ/ (also /ˈnɪtʃ/ in US usage) · noun
A specialized but profitable corner of the market or area of demand suited to a particular product or service; more broadly, a comfortable or suitable position in life or employment. In ecology, the role and position a species occupies within its environment. Related: specialty, calling, vocation, corner.
ESSAY /ˈɛseɪ/ · noun, verb
A short piece of writing on a particular subject, presenting the writer's own ideas or analysis; as a verb, to attempt or try something. Related: composition, paper, article, dissertation.
MYSTERY /ˈmɪstri/ · noun
A thing that is difficult to understand or explain; a secret or enigma. A novel or play that is exciting and suspenseful, often with a surprising or unexpected ending. Related: enigma, secret, riddle, puzzle.
OMNIBUS /ɒmˈnɪbəs/ · noun
A large public vehicle that carries many passengers, typically on a fixed route. A collection of books, articles, or other items published together. Related: bus, coach, charter, limousine.

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