Island of the Blue Dolphins Word Search
A free Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell (1960) 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 Scott O'Dell · First published 1960 · Historical Fiction.
Words to find: KARANA, RONTU, RAMO, ALEUTS, ISLAND, DOLPHINS, CANOE, ABALONE, OTTER, SPEAR, CAVE, CALIFORNIA.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
Island of the Blue Dolphins word list, defined
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- ISLAND /ˈaɪlənd/ · noun
- A landmass surrounded by water. In figurative use, the word can refer to a place, group, or condition that is isolated from its surroundings. Related: isle, islet.
- DOLPHINS /ˈdɒl.fɪnz/ (British), /ˈdɑːl.fɪnz/ (US) · noun
- Plural of dolphin: highly intelligent marine mammals of the family Delphinidae, known for their playful behaviour and echolocation. Related: porpoises, cetaceans.
- CANOE /kəˈnuː/ · noun
- A light, narrow boat with pointed ends, propelled by paddles and typically open at the top. It may also refer to the act of travelling in such a craft. Related: paddleboat, kayak, dugout, pirogue.
- ABALONE /ˌæbəˈloʊni/ · noun
- An edible marine gastropod mollusc of the genus Haliotis, having a flattened, ear-shaped shell lined with iridescent mother-of-pearl; also, the flesh of this mollusc, eaten as a delicacy. Related: sea snail, ear shell, ormer, paua.
- OTTER /ˈɑːtər/ · noun and verb
- An otter is a semiaquatic carnivorous mammal of the weasel family, with dense fur, a streamlined body, and webbed feet. As a verb, otter means to hunt for or take otters. Related: sea otter, river otter.
- SPEAR /spɪər/ (British); /spɪr/ (American) · noun and verb
- As a noun, a spear is a long, pointed weapon or implement used for thrusting or piercing. As a verb, to spear means to pierce or impale with a pointed object, or to propel oneself or an object forcefully through something. Related: lance, pike, javelin, impale.
- CAVE /keɪv/ · noun
- A natural underground chamber, typically one with an opening to the surface, large enough for a person to enter. Related: cavern, grotto, hollow, den.
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