Illustrated Les Misérables scene — AI-generated artwork behind this book's word search puzzle
Play a Les Misérables by Victor Hugo (1862) 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 Victor Hugo · First published 1862 · Historical Fiction.
Words to find: VALJEAN, JAVERT, THENARDIER, MARIUS, GAVROCHE, ENJOLRAS, FANTINE, COSI, POVERTY, REDEMPTION, INJUSTICE, BARRICADE.
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Les Misérables word list, defined
POVERTY/ˈpoʊvərti/ · noun
A state of being extremely poor, lacking the necessities of life, such as food, clothing, and shelter. Poverty can be caused by various factors, including unemployment, lack of education, and social inequality. Related: poorness, indigence, destitution, penury.
REDEMPTION/ˌrɛdəmˈpʃən/ · noun
The act of being saved from something bad or unpleasant, or the state of being saved. The process of being forgiven for a wrong or sin. Related: salvation, deliverance, liberation, expiation.
INJUSTICE/ɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/ · noun
The state of being unjust; a situation in which someone is unfairly treated or denied their rights. Related: unfairness, inequality, discrimination, prejudice.
BARRICADE/ˈbærɪkeɪd/ · noun, verb
As a noun, a barricade is a barrier of improvised or temporary construction — such as overturned vehicles, furniture, or barrels — erected to block passage or defend a position. As a verb, to barricade means to block or enclose a place with such barriers. Related: barrier, blockade, obstacle, roadblock.