Candide Word Search

Illustrated Candide scene — AI-generated artwork behind this book's word search puzzle
Illustrated Candide scene — AI-generated artwork behind this book's word search puzzle

A free Candide by Voltaire (1759) 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 Voltaire · First published 1759 · Satire.

Words to find: CANDIDE, PANGLOSS, MARTIN, CUNEGONDE, ELDERADO, LISBON, VENICE, CONSTANTINOPLE, POPO, JULIE, CURIACAO, BARBRE.

Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.

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