Athens Word Search

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Printable Athens word search — 15×15 letter grid with 8 words to find including ACROPOLIS, PARTHENON, PLAKA, plus 4 hidden bonus words
Printable Athens word search — 15×15 letter grid with 8 words to find including ACROPOLIS, PARTHENON, PLAKA, plus 4 hidden bonus words

Free Athens word search. We picked 12 themed words — landmarks, neighborhoods, and local flavor — and laid them out on a 15×15 grid. Drag across the letters to find every word on the list.

Words to find: ACROPOLIS, PARTHENON, PLAKA, PSYRRI, MONASTIRAKI, LYCABETTUS, SYNTAGMA, PIRAEUS, KOLONAKI, SOUVLAKI, GYROS, MOUSSAKA.

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

Athens word list, defined

ACROPOLIS /əˈkrɒp.ə.lɪs/ (UK); /əˈkrɑː.pə.lɪs/ (US) · noun
A citadel or fortified high place in an ancient Greek city, typically built on elevated ground and containing the city's most important temples and public buildings. Related: citadel, fortress, stronghold, keep.
SOUVLAKI /suːˈvlɑːki/ · noun
Small pieces of seasoned meat, usually pork or chicken, grilled on a skewer and commonly served in bread or with salad and sauces. Related: meat skewers, grilled skewers, kebab, shish kebab.
GYROS /ˈdʒaɪrɒs/ · noun
A Greek dish consisting of layers of meat (usually lamb or pork) stacked on a vertical spit and served in a pita with tomato, onion, cucumber, and tzatziki sauce. Related: kebab, shawarma, doner, kofte.

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