Bleak House Word Search

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A free Bleak House by Charles Dickens (1853) word search you can play straight in the browser. The 12-word list draws on characters, settings, and objects from the book, hidden across a 15×15 grid in every direction. Drag through the letters to mark a word off.

Written by Charles Dickens · First published 1853 · Social Novel.

Words to find: BLEAKHOUSE, JARNDYCE, DEDLOCK, ESTHER, KELSO, RUSSELL, LEICESTER, CHANCERY, MONTAGU, GRANDJURY, CARTON, HENRY.

There is no timer pressure: take as long as you like, and spend a hint if a word will not surface.

Bleak House word list, defined

CHANCERY /ˈtʃɑːnsəri/ (British), /ˈtʃænsəri/ (US) · noun
A chancery is a court or office dealing with equity cases, historically the Lord Chancellor's court in England; it also refers to the administrative office of a diplomatic mission, such as an embassy. Related: tribunal, court, chancellery, embassy office.
CARTON /ˈkɑːrtən/ · noun
A light cardboard or plastic box used for packaging or storing goods, especially food or drink; also a sealed container, typically of paperboard, for liquids such as milk or juice. Related: box, container, package, case.
HENRY /ˈhɛnri/ · proper noun
A male given name, derived from the Germanic name Heimrich, composed of the elements 'heim' meaning 'home' and 'ric' meaning 'power'. Related: Harry, Hank, Hal, Harold.

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