Illustrated Turing Award scene — AI-generated artwork behind this award's word search puzzle
Free Turing Award word search. We picked 12 themed words — its ceremony, its trophy, and the craft it honours — and laid them out on a 15×15 grid. Drag across the letters to find every word on the list.
Words to find: TURING, LECTURE, BANQUET, SYMPOSIUM, CEREMONY, RECEPTION, PRESENTATION, CITATION, ALGORITHMS, COMPLEXITY, COMPUTABILITY, PROGRAMMING.
Diagonals are where most players stall. Once you are down to the last word or two, sweep the diagonals deliberately.
Turing Award word list, defined
LECTURE/ˈlɛktʃər/ · noun, verb
A talk or discourse on a particular subject, especially one given to an audience, or to give a talk or discourse to someone. Related: talk, speech, address, sermon.
BANQUET/ˈbæŋkɪt/ · noun
A large formal dinner, typically held in honor of a special occasion or to celebrate a person's achievement. A banquet can also refer to a lavish or elaborate meal. Related: feast, dinner, reception, gala.
SYMPOSIUM/ˈsɪmˌpɒziəm/ · noun
A meeting or conference for discussion, especially one with a formal or academic purpose. A collection of essays or articles on a particular subject, often published as a book. Related: conference, seminar, workshop, colloquium.
CEREMONY/ˈsɛrɪməni/ · noun
A formal or official act or occasion, typically with a ritual or symbolic element; a public display of respect or celebration. Related: rite, ritual, ceremony, observance.
RECEPTION/rɪˈsɛpʃən/ · noun
The act of receiving something, such as a visitor or a message. A formal event at which guests are received, typically to celebrate a special occasion. Related: welcome, arrival, gathering, assembly.
PRESENTATION/prɪˈzɛnteɪʃən/ · noun
The act of presenting information, ideas, or products to an audience, typically in a formal or public setting. A presentation can be a speech, a slideshow, or a demonstration. Related: address, speech, lecture, exposition.
CITATION/ˈsɪtɪˌeɪʃən/ · noun
A reference or quotation from another source, typically cited in academic or literary work. A statement or fact that is supported by evidence or authority. Related: reference, quotation, allusion, mention.
ALGORITHMS/ˈælɡərɪðəmz/ · noun
A procedure or set of rules used to solve a mathematical problem or to complete a computational task, especially by a computer. A specific set of instructions that is used to process data or solve a problem. Related: method, procedure, technique, formula.
COMPLEXITY/kɑmˈpleksɪti/ · noun
The state or quality of being complex; a difficult or intricate situation, problem, or idea. Related: difficulty, intricacy, complication, ambiguity.
COMPUTABILITY/kəmˈpyoʊtəbɪlɪti/ · noun
The study of the limitations and capabilities of algorithms and computers, particularly in terms of what can be computed and how efficiently it can be done. Related: computational complexity, algorithmic complexity, computational theory.
PROGRAMMING/ˈprɔɡræmɪŋ/ · noun
The process of writing, testing, debugging, and maintaining the source code of computer programs. The art or practice of writing computer programs. Related: coding, software development, app development, computer science.