Wombat Word Search
A free Wombat 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: WOMBAT, BURROW, GRASS, HERB, NOCTURNAL, SOLITARY, DIGGING, TERRITORIAL, JOEY, GRUNT, SQUEAL, KOALA.
Every word on the list appears exactly once. Words can run forwards or backwards, so scan both directions before you move on.
Wombat word list, defined
- WOMBAT /ˈwʊmbæt/ · noun
- A burrowing marsupial native to Australia, typically having a stout body, short legs, and a broad head. Related: marsupial, burrower, Australian animal, short-legged mammal.
- 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.
- GRASS /ˈgræs/ · noun
- A low-growing, green, herbaceous plant with narrow leaves and a long, slender stem, often found in lawns, meadows, and fields. Related: hay, herb, lawn, pasture.
- HERB /hɜːrb/ · noun
- A plant with leaves, stems, roots, or flowers used especially for flavoring, medicine, or perfume. A seed plant that produces seeds in a fruit or capsule. Related: plant, vegetable, green, spice.
- NOCTURNAL /ˈnɒktərnəl/ · adjective
- Active at night; having a period of activity at night, typically in contrast to being active during the day. Related: crepuscular, noctambulant, nightly, diurnal.
- SOLITARY /ˈsɒlɪtəri/ · adjective
- Living or existing alone; not in company of others. Having no partner or companion. Related: lonely, isolated, solaced, reclusive.
- DIGGING /ˈdɪɡɪŋ/ · noun (also verb, present participle of dig)
- The action of breaking up and moving earth or a similar material with a tool, hands, or a machine; also, the material that has been dug out. Related: excavation, dig, tunneling, shoveling.
- TERRITORIAL /ˌtɛrɪˈtɔːriəl/ · adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of a particular territory or region; claiming or defending a particular territory or region as one's own. Related: regional, local, provincial, parochial.
- JOEY /dʒoʊ.i/ · noun
- A young kangaroo or wallaby, especially one that is still in its mother's pouch. A term of endearment for a young monkey. Related: youngling, cub, kitten, pup.
- GRUNT /ɡrʌnt/ · noun, verb
- A low, gruff sound, especially one made by a person when tired or exerting themselves. To make a low, gruff sound, typically when tired or exerting oneself. Related: growl, snarl, snort, groan.
- SQUEAL /skwiːl/ · verb, noun
- To make a high-pitched, loud, and sharp sound, typically in excitement or pain. A loud, high-pitched cry, especially one of joy or excitement. Related: scream, shriek, yelp, wail.
- KOALA /kəˈuːlə/ · noun
- A small, furry, herbivorous marsupial native to Australia, known for its distinctive nose and love of eucalyptus leaves. Related: marsupial, opossum, kangaroo, wallaby.
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