Cold War Word Search
Play free online Cold War word search puzzles in your browser. Find hidden words themed around Cold War — no download or signup required. Choose Quick, Easy, Tough, or Champ difficulty and track stars as you clear each pack.
This theme includes about 20 puzzles across difficulty levels.
Difficulty packs: Quick: 5 · Easy: 5 · Tough: 5 · Champ: 5.
Sample words: SPY, ARSENAL, ESCALATE, WAR, COLD, NUCLEAR, BLOC, BAN, PLOT, MOOD, RANK, HERO, WAGE, WIN, SOYUZ, FIGHT.
Cold War word list, defined
- SPY /spi/ · noun, verb
- A person who secretly collects, observes, or reports information about another, typically for espionage or other malicious purposes. To gather information secretly or surreptitiously. Related: informant, snitch, snoop, detective.
- 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 /wɔː/ · noun, verb
- A state of armed conflict between nations or states or, in the past, between states and tribes; an instance of such conflict. To engage in such conflict. Related: conflict, battle, fight, struggle.
- 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 /ˈnjuːkliər/ · adjective, noun
- Relating to or involving the nucleus of an atom; extremely powerful or destructive, as in nuclear weapons. Related: atomic, radioactive, nucleic, subatomic.
- 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.
- PLOT /plɒt/ · noun, verb
- A plot is a plan or scheme, especially one that is secret or deceitful. A plot is also a section of land used for growing crops or raising livestock. Related: scheme, plan, plot, design.
- MOOD /mʊd/ · noun, verb
- A temporary and subjective state of mind or feeling; a particular atmosphere or character of a place or situation. A verb meaning to form or express an opinion about something. Related: temper, humor, disposition, atmosphere.
- RANK /ræŋk/ · noun, verb
- A position in a scale or series, especially one of high status or importance. To arrange in a particular order, especially in relation to status or ability. Related: degree, grade, status, position.
- HERO /hɪərəʊ/ · noun, verb
- A person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. To regard someone as a hero is to regard them with admiration and respect. Related: champion, legend, icon, idol.
- WAGE /weɪdʒ/ · noun, verb
- The amount of money that an employee is paid for their work, or to pay or give something, especially money, in return for something. To pay or give something, especially money, in return for something. Related: salary, pay, earnings, remuneration.
- WIN /wɪn/ · verb, noun
- To gain or achieve something successfully, or to be the winner of a competition or game. A victory or success. Related: gain, achieve, succeed, prevail.
- SOYUZ /sɔɪ.uz/ · noun
- A Soyuz is a type of spacecraft used by the Soviet Union and Russia for crewed spaceflight missions. It is a versatile vehicle capable of carrying crew and cargo to low Earth orbit, the Moon, and other destinations in the solar system. Related: spacecraft, rocket, vehicle.
- FIGHT /faɪt/ · verb (also noun)
- To take part in a physical struggle or battle against an opponent using force; more broadly, to contend or strive energetically against someone or something, whether in a quarrel, a campaign, or a cause. Related: battle, combat, contend, struggle.
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