Hoot Word Search
Play a Hoot by Carl Hiaasen (2002) word search free online. We built the 12-word list around characters, settings, and objects from the book, then scattered it across a 15×15 grid — horizontal, vertical and diagonal. Find them all to clear the board.
Written by Carl Hiaasen · First published 2002 · Children's Novel.
Words to find: EBERHARDT, MULLET, FINGERS, BEATRICE, BURROWING, OWLS, PANCAKE, CURLY, MATHERSON, FLORIDA, COCONUT, COVE.
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Hoot word list, defined
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- MULLET /ˈmʌlɪt/ · noun
- A mullet can be a hairstyle in which the hair is cut short at the top and left longer at the sides; a marine fish of the family Mugilidae; or, in heraldry, a five-pointed star. The hairstyle and the heraldic symbol are now the most familiar uses in general modern English, while the fish sense is established in British English and culinary contexts. Related: hairstyle, haircut, mugilid, heraldic star.
- FINGERS /ˈfɪŋɡərz/ · noun
- The plural of finger: any of the four long, flexible digits of the human hand, excluding the thumb, or the corresponding digit on other animals' forelimbs. Related: digits, digits of the hand.
- BURROWING /ˈbɜːrəʊɪŋ/ (UK); /ˈbɜːroʊɪŋ/ (US) · verb (present participle of "burrow")
- The act of digging a hole or tunnel into the ground, typically as a means of shelter or habitation; figuratively, to hide oneself away or search deeply into something. Related: digging, excavating, tunneling, delving.
- OWLS /aʊlz/ · noun
- Owls are nocturnal or crepuscular birds of prey with large forward-facing eyes, a facial disc, and a hooked bill. They are known for their quiet flight and distinctive calls, and many species hunt rodents and other small animals. Related: night birds, owlets, birds of prey.
- PANCAKE /ˈpænkeɪk/ · noun
- A thin, flat cake made by pouring a batter onto a hot griddle or frying pan and cooking it until lightly browned. Pancakes are commonly served with sweet toppings such as syrup, fruit, or butter. Related: flapjack, hotcake, griddle cake.
- CURLY /ˈkɜːrli/ · adjective
- Having curls or a winding, spiralling shape; covered with or forming tight curves. Related: wavy, curled, frizzy, coiled.
- COCONUT /ˈkoʊkənʌt/ · noun
- The large, hard-shelled fruit of the coconut palm, containing white edible flesh and sweet liquid; also, the palm tree itself.
- COVE /kəʊv/ (UK); /koʊv/ (US) · noun
- A small, sheltered bay or coastal inlet, often rounded and enclosed by cliffs or rocks. In informal British and Australian usage, also a word for a man or fellow. Related: bay, inlet, bight, creek.
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