Frankenstein Word Search
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley (1818), as a word search. 12 words drawn from characters, settings, and objects from the book 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.
Written by Mary Shelley · First published 1818 · Gothic Novel.
Words to find: FRANKENSTEIN, CREATURE, VONDELL, ELIZABETH, CARL, WALTON, HELICON, ARCTIC, SCENE, MONTAGUE, GRIEVENCE, ANCIENT.
The timer only feeds a small speed bonus, so take as long as you need, and spend a hint if a word will not surface.
Frankenstein word list, defined
- CREATURE /ˈkriːtʃər/ · noun
- An animal, as distinct from a human being; also, any living being, including humans, especially when regarded with pity, contempt, or affection. Related: being, animal, organism, beast.
- CARL /kɑːrl/ · noun
- A man of the common people; historically, a peasant or rustic of low social standing. The term is now archaic or literary. Related: peasant, churl, rustic, commoner.
- HELICON /ˈhɛlɪkən/ · noun
- A large, low-pitched brass wind instrument with a circular or coiled body, used in brass bands, orchestras, and military bands. It is a type of tuba and is closely related to the sousaphone. Related: tuba, bass tuba, sousaphone.
- ARCTIC /ˈɑːrktɪk/ · noun and adjective
- As a noun, the Arctic is the polar region surrounding the North Pole. As an adjective, it describes things relating to that region or, figuratively, extreme cold. Related: polar, northern, frigid, glacial.
- SCENE /siːn/ · noun
- A place or situation in which an event or activity takes place, especially one that is visually distinctive or important. It can also refer to a representation of such a place or situation, such as a scene in a play, film, or painting. Related: setting, place, situation, spectacle.
- ANCIENT /ˈeɪnʃənt/ · adjective
- Belonging to the very distant past, especially the period of classical antiquity before the fall of the Western Roman Empire; or extremely old, having existed for a very long time. Related: old, antique, age-old, archaic.
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