The Handwriting on the Wall Word Search
The Handwriting on the Wall, as a word search. 12 words drawn from the people, places, and objects of the Old and New Testaments 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: BELSHAZZAR, DANIEL, KING, QUEEN, HAND, FINGER, WALL, WRITING, FEAST, VESSEL, GOLD, PLATTER.
Found words stay highlighted, so the grid gets easier to read as you go and the final few tend to fall quickly.
The Handwriting on the Wall word list, defined
- KING /kɪŋ/ · noun
- The male ruler of a kingdom, or a man who holds supreme power and authority. A person who is considered to be in a position of great power or influence. Related: monarch, ruler, sovereign, emperor.
- QUEEN /kwiːn/ · noun
- The wife or widow of a king, or a woman who has the highest rank in a country or organization. A female monarch. Related: monarch, princess, empress, sovereign.
- HAND /hænd/ · noun, verb
- A body part at the end of the arm, used for grasping and manipulating objects. To give or provide something to someone, typically using this body part. Related: fist, claw, grip, hold.
- FINGER /ˈfɪŋɡər/ · noun
- One of the long, jointed digits on the human hand; anatomically there are four fingers and a thumb per hand, though in everyday usage the thumb is often counted as a fifth finger. Related: digit, thumb (loosely), toe (on the foot).
- WALL /wɔl/ · noun, verb
- A continuous vertical part of a building, typically made of brick, stone, or concrete, and serving as a means of enclosure or support. To cover or surround something with a wall. Related: barrier, fence, partition, screen.
- WRITING /ˈraɪtɪŋ/ · noun, verb
- The activity or skill of marking (especially words or symbols) on a surface, typically with a pen or pencil, as a means of communication or artistic expression. The act of creating written content, such as a book, article, or letter. Related: scribbling, scrip, script, handwriting.
- FEAST /fiːst/ · noun
- A large, elaborate meal, typically one prepared for many people and served on a special or celebratory occasion. By extension, it can refer to an abundant or delightful supply of something, as in a visual or intellectual feast. Related: banquet, spread, repast, feastday meal.
- VESSEL /ˈvɛsəl/ · noun
- A container, especially one made of wood, metal, or plastic, used for holding liquids or solids. A ship or boat. Related: container, vessel, receptacle, tank.
- GOLD /ˈɡoʊld/ · noun, verb
- A valuable yellow precious metal; a bright yellow colour. A person who wins a competition or achieves success. Related: precious metal, yellow metal, valuable metal, winner.
- PLATTER /plætər/ · noun
- A large, flat dish or tray, typically used for serving food. A plate or tray for serving food, often with a decorative border. Related: dish, tray, plate, receptacle.
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