Shiba Inu Word Search

Illustrated Shiba Inu scene — AI-generated artwork behind this animal's word search puzzle
Illustrated Shiba Inu scene — AI-generated artwork behind this animal's word search puzzle

Shiba Inu, as a word search. 12 words drawn from the habitats, species, and behaviors of an animal group 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.

Words to find: SHIBAINU, JAPANESE, NIPPON, ANCIENT, MOUNTAIN, HUNTING, RABBIT, BIRDING, ORANGE, CREAM, SESAME, RUFUS.

There is no timer pressure: take as long as you like, and spend a hint if a word will not surface.

Shiba Inu word list, defined

ANCIENT /ˈeɪnʃənt/ · adjective
Belonging to the very distant past, especially the period of classical antiquity before the fall of the Western Roman Empire; or extremely old, having existed for a very long time. Related: old, antique, age-old, archaic.
MOUNTAIN /ˈmaʊntɪn/ · noun
A natural elevation of the earth's surface rising more or less abruptly to a summit, and attaining an altitude greater than that of a hill, usually over 300 meters (1,000 feet). Related: hill, peak, ridge, slope.
HUNTING /hʌntɪŋ/ · noun, verb
The act of searching for and pursuing wild animals, typically with a gun or other hunting equipment. To search for or pursue something, especially in a systematic or methodical way. Related: chasing, pursuing, tracking, searching.
RABBIT /ˈræbɪt/ · noun
A small to medium-sized mammal with long ears and a fluffy tail, often kept as a pet or found in the wild. Rabbits are herbivores and are known for their fast breeding and hopping ability. Related: hare, bunny, lapine, cotton-tail.
BIRDING /ˈbɜːrdɪŋ/ · noun
The activity or hobby of observing and identifying wild birds in their natural habitat, typically with binoculars and a field guide. Related: birdwatching, bird watching, ornithology.
ORANGE /ɒrɪndʒ/ · noun
A usually orange-colored fruit with a juicy pulp and a sweet or sour taste. The fruit of a tree (Citrus sinensis) native to China. Related: tangerine, peach, apricot, pumpkin.
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.
SESAME /ˈsɛzəmi/ · noun
A small, usually brown or white, seed of the sesame plant, used as a food or in the production of oil. Sesame seeds are often used as a topping for bread and other baked goods. Related: poppy seed, sunflower seed, chia seed, flaxseed.

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