Backyard Animals Word Search
A free Backyard Animals word search you can play straight in the browser. The 12-word list draws on the habitats, species, and behaviors of an animal group, hidden across a 15×15 grid in every direction. Drag through the letters to mark a word off.
Words to find: RACCOON, OPOSSUM, SQUIRREL, CHIPMUNK, GARTERSNAKE, GROUNDHOG, MOLES, HEDGEHOG, BURROW, DENS, NEST, FORAGE.
Every word on the list appears exactly once. Words can run forwards or backwards, so scan both directions before you move on.
Backyard Animals word list, defined
- RACCOON /ˈræk.uːn/ · noun
- A nocturnal, omnivorous mammal of the raccoon family, native to North and Central America and introduced to parts of Europe and Asia. It is chiefly recognizable by its black facial mask and ringed tail. Related: coon.
- OPOSSUM /əˈpɒsəm/ (British), /əˈpɑːsəm/ (US) · noun
- Any of the marsupial mammals of the family Didelphidae, which are native to the Americas. The term most often refers to the common opossum, Didelphis virginiana, a nocturnal, omnivorous animal known for carrying its young in a pouch. Related: possum, philanderer, marsupial.
- SQUIRREL /ˈskwɜːrəl/ · noun
- A small, usually tree-dwelling rodent with a long bushy tail, prominent front teeth, and a highly adaptable nature. The word can also informally refer to an eccentric or seemingly irrational person.
- CHIPMUNK /ˈtʃɪp.mʌŋk/ · noun
- A small, striped rodent of North America belonging to the squirrel family (Sciuridae) and especially the genus Tamias, having a bushy tail and expandable cheek pouches used for carrying food. Related: ground squirrel.
- GROUNDHOG /ˈɡraʊndhɒɡ/ · noun
- A stocky, burrowing rodent belonging to the marmot family, also called a woodchuck. It is native to North America and is especially associated with the tradition of predicting the weather on Groundhog Day. Related: woodchuck.
- MOLES /məʊlz/ (British), /moʊlz/ (US) · noun
- Moles are small, burrowing mammals of the family Talpidae, with cylindrical bodies, powerful digging forelimbs, and greatly reduced eyes. The plural can also refer to spies, skin growths, chemical units, or massive stone structures used to shelter boats.
- HEDGEHOG /ˈhɛdʒhɒɡ/ (British); /ˈhɛdʒhɔɡ/ (American) · noun
- A small, typically nocturnal mammal with a coat of sharp spines, found in Europe, Asia, and parts of Africa. Figuratively, the word can refer to a cautious or guarded person who avoids commitment or keeps others at a distance.
- BURROW /ˈbʌroʊ/ (US); /ˈbʌrəʊ/ (UK) · noun, verb
- A burrow is a hole or tunnel dug by an animal, such as a rabbit or fox, to serve as a dwelling or shelter. As a verb, to burrow means to dig a hole or tunnel into something, or to move through or press into something as if making a passage. Related: den, tunnel, hole, lair.
- DENS /dɛnz/ · noun
- Plural of "den": the resting or dwelling places of certain wild animals, such as lions or foxes; also rooms used as retreats, hideouts, or centers of disreputable activity. Related: lairs, burrows, hideouts, haunts.
- NEST /nɛst/ · noun and verb
- As a noun, a nest is a structure in which a bird or other animal rests, protects its eggs, or raises its young; by extension, it can mean a comfortable or secluded place. As a verb, it means to settle or fit snugly. Related: roost, den, lair, shelter.
- FORAGE /ˈfɒrɪdʒ/ (UK), /ˈfɔːrɪdʒ/ (US) · noun, verb
- Food for horses and cattle; as a verb, to search widely for food or provisions. Related: fodder, feed, search, scavenge.
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