Cold War Word Search — Quick

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

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Cold War word list, defined

SPY /spaɪ/ · noun and verb
A spy is a person who secretly obtains information on behalf of another person or organization. As a verb, spy means to secretly observe, monitor, or report on someone or something. Related: agent, informant, infiltrator, scout.
ARSENAL /ˈɑːsənəl/ (UK), /ˈɑːrsənəl/ (US) · noun
A storehouse for weapons and military equipment, or, by extension, any large collection of resources, skills, or tools available for use. Related: armory, stockpile, storehouse, depot.
ESCALATE /ˈɛskəleɪt/ · verb
To increase or become more intense rapidly; to rise in extent, degree, or severity, especially something undesirable such as a conflict or crisis. Related: intensify, worsen, heighten, mushroom.
WAR /wɔːr/ (British); /wɔr/ (American) · noun and verb
War is organized armed conflict between states, communities, or other organized groups. In broader use, it can refer to a prolonged struggle, conflict, or state of hostility. Related: conflict, hostilities, fighting, battle.
COLD /kəʊld/ (UK); /koʊld/ (US) · adjective
Of or at a low temperature, especially noticeably below body temperature or below what is comfortable; also, lacking warmth of feeling, enthusiasm, or affection. Related: chilly, freezing, icy, frigid.
NUCLEAR /ˈnjuː.klɪər/ (British); /ˈnuː.klɚ/ (US) · adjective; informal noun
Relating to the nucleus of an atom or to energy and weapons produced through nuclear reactions. In figurative use, it means central, fundamental, or concentrated around a core. Related: atomic, radioactive, thermonuclear, radiological.
BLOC /blɒk/ (UK), /blɑːk/ (US) · noun
A group of countries, parties, or people who combine for a common purpose, typically political or economic. More broadly, any coalition or alliance acting together as a unit. Related: coalition, alliance, faction, league.
BAN /bæn/ · noun, verb
As a noun, a ban is an official prohibition forbidding something. As a verb, to ban is to prohibit or forbid something, especially by legal or official authority. Related: prohibition, prohibit, forbid, outlaw.

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