Edvard Munch Word Search

Illustrated Edvard Munch scene — AI-generated artwork behind this artist's word search puzzle
Illustrated Edvard Munch scene — AI-generated artwork behind this artist's word search puzzle

Edvard Munch, as a word search. 12 words drawn from famous works, materials, and the movement they belong to 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: SCREAM, MADONNA, SICKCHILD, ANXIETY, DESPAIR, PUBERTY, VAMPIRE, DANCE, BRIDGE, WEEPINGWOMAN, PASTEL, OILPAINT.

Diagonals are where most players stall. Once you are down to the last word or two, sweep the diagonals deliberately.

Edvard Munch word list, defined

SCREAM /skriːm/ · verb, noun
To produce a loud, high-pitched cry, typically in a state of strong emotion. A loud, high-pitched cry. Related: shout, bellow, holler, yell.
MADONNA /məˈdɒnə/ · noun
The Virgin Mary, especially as depicted in art. A title of respect used to address a woman, similar to 'ma'am' or 'madam'. Related: Virgin Mary, mother of God, saint, lady.
ANXIETY /æŋˈzaɪəti/ · noun
A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. In clinical contexts, it refers to a mental health disorder characterized by excessive, persistent worry and fear. Related: worry, unease, apprehension, nervousness.
DESPAIR /dɪˈspɛə/ · noun, verb
The complete loss or absence of hope. As a verb, to lose all hope or confidence. Related: hopelessness, desperation, despondency, anguish.
PUBERTY /ˈpʌbərti/ · noun
The process of physical and emotional changes that occur in a person as they develop from a child into an adult, typically between the ages of 10 and 19. Related: adolescence, development, growth, maturation.
VAMPIRE /ˈvæmpaɪər/ · noun
A mythological or supernatural being that feeds on the blood of the living, often depicted as a creature of the night with fangs and a thirst for blood. Related: bloodsucker, ghoul, monster, creature.
DANCE /dæns/ (US); /dɑːns/ (UK) · verb and noun
To move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps, either alone or with a partner; as a noun, it refers to such an activity or a specific social event at which people dance. Related: waltz, prance, twirl, sway.
BRIDGE /brɪdʒ/ · noun, verb
As a noun, a bridge is a structure carrying a road, path, or railway across an obstacle such as a river or road; it also means the card game for four players played in two partnerships. Related: span, viaduct, crossing, link.
PASTEL /pæstɛl/ · noun
A pale or delicate color, especially one used in painting or printing. A pale or delicate shade of a color, especially one used in fashion. Related: pale, delicate, soft, muted.

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