Minnesota Golden Gophers Word Search
Minnesota Golden Gophers (NCAA), as a word search. 12 words drawn from nicknames, arena or stadium names, and rivalry terms sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.
Plays in the NCAA · Based in Minneapolis.
Words to find: GOLDEN, GOPHERS, MAROON, CREAM, GOLDY, PORKY, ROWDY, NORSEMEN, MINNESOTA, MINNEAPOLIS, DULUTH, SKIUM.
Every word on the list appears exactly once. Words can run forwards or backwards, so scan both directions before you move on.
Minnesota Golden Gophers word list, defined
General dictionary meanings, not specific to this puzzle's theme.
- GOLDEN /ˈɡoʊldən/ (US); /ˈɡəʊldən/ (UK) · adjective; noun; verb
- Golden means made of or resembling gold, or, figuratively, exceptionally valuable, advantageous, successful, or splendid. As a noun, it can mean a gold medal; as a verb, it can mean to make something golden. Related: gilded, precious, valuable, aureate.
- GOPHERS /ˈɡoʊfərz/ · noun (plural)
- Gophers are small, burrowing rodents, especially pocket gophers, that have prominent incisors, external cheek pouches, and live mainly in underground tunnels. Related: pocket gopher.
- MAROON /məˈruːn/ · adjective, noun, verb
- Maroon is a dark reddish-brown color. As a verb, it means to leave someone or something stranded without help, especially at sea. Related: chestnut, brown, rust, brick.
- CREAM /kriːm/ · noun
- The thick, fatty layer that rises to the top of milk, or a preparation made from it, used in cooking, baking, and beverages; also the pale yellowish-white color resembling it. Related: milk fat, double cream, heavy cream.
- GOLDY /ˈɡoʊldi/ · adjective
- Golden in color or appearance; also, informally, successful or prosperous. The word is chiefly informal and relatively uncommon in standard English. Related: golden, gilded, gilt, yellowish.
- PORKY /ˈpɔːki/ (British); /ˈpɔːrki/ (US) · adjective
- Fat or plump, especially in a way suggestive of a pig; resembling pork in appearance, flavor, or character. Related: fat, plump, chubby, obese.
- ROWDY /ˈraʊdi/ · adjective
- Characterized by noisy, disorderly, or boisterous behavior. In a broader sense, it describes something full of energetic or rough activity. Related: boisterous, unruly, disorderly, noisy.
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