Bloomington Word Search

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Printable Bloomington word search — 15×15 letter grid with 8 words to find including BLOOMINGTON, NORMANDALE, HYLAND, plus 4 hidden bonus words
Printable Bloomington word search — 15×15 letter grid with 8 words to find including BLOOMINGTON, NORMANDALE, HYLAND, plus 4 hidden bonus words

This Bloomington word search hides 12 words on a 15×15 grid — landmarks, neighborhoods, and local flavor. Trace each one with a finger or mouse and it locks in as soon as the whole word is covered. No signup, no download.

Words to find: BLOOMINGTON, NORMANDALE, HYLAND, RILEYCREEK, NINEMILECREEK, MINNESOTARIVER, VIKINGS, TWINS, WILD, LOONS, LYNX, HOTDISH.

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Bloomington word list, defined

TWINS /twɪnz/ · noun, verb
Twins are two children or offspring born at the same time, usually from the same mother. By extension, the word can refer to two people or things that closely resemble one another. Related: pair, duo, double.
WILD /waɪld/ · adjective, noun, adverb, verb
Uncontrolled, untamed, or not subject to human management; also, existing in a natural state beyond cultivation or restraint. Figuratively, the word describes something extreme, intense, unpredictable, enthusiastic, or uninhibited. Related: untamed, feral, unruly, rampant.
LOONS /luːnz/ · noun
Large aquatic birds with a distinctive call, typically found in northern regions. Loons are known for their ability to dive to great depths in search of food. Related: divers, dabchicks, water hens, grebes.
LYNX /lɪŋks/ · noun and verb
A lynx is a medium-sized wild cat with long tufted ears, short tails, and large, powerful legs, known for its keen eyesight. As a verb, to “lynx” means to look or search with unusually sharp, scrutinizing attention. Related: wildcat, bobcat, cat.

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