Illustrated McTeague scene — AI-generated artwork behind this book's word search puzzle
Free McTeague by Frank Norris (1899) word search. We picked 12 themed words — characters, settings, and objects from the book — and laid them out on a 15×15 grid. Drag across the letters to find every word on the list.
Written by Frank Norris · First published 1899 · Naturalist Novel.
Words to find: MCTEAGE, TRASK, TILLIE, ALTMAYER, SUTTER, SANFRANCISCO, GOLDMINE, DENTIST, MONEY, PEARL, GREED, FATE.
Diagonals are where most players stall. Once you are down to the last word or two, sweep the diagonals deliberately.
McTeague word list, defined
DENTIST/ˈdɛn.tɪst/ · noun
A person who is professionally qualified to treat diseases and conditions of the teeth and gums. Related: orthodontist, periodontist, endodontist, dental surgeon.
MONEY/ˈmʌni/ · noun
Money is a medium of exchange, a unit of account, and a store of value. It can take various forms, such as coins, banknotes, or digital payments. Related: wealth, cash, funds, capital.
PEARL/pɝːl/ · noun
A hard, rounded mass produced within the soft tissue of a living shelled mollusk, typically valued for its beauty or rarity. A lustrous white or cream-colored gemstone, often used in jewelry. Related: gem, jewel, bead, treasure.
GREED/ɡriːd/ · noun
Excessive or insatiable desire for wealth, possessions, or power; a selfish and excessive love of money or material possessions. Related: avarice, covetousness, rapacity, gluttony.
FATE/feɪt/ · noun
The power or principle believed to determine events in advance, especially unavoidably; also, an inevitable outcome or end, typically an undesirable one. Related: destiny, predestination, kismet, doom.