Illustrated Sister Carrie scene — AI-generated artwork behind this book's word search puzzle
Play a Sister Carrie by Theodore Dreiser (1900) 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 Theodore Dreiser · First published 1900 · Naturalist Novel.
Words to find: CARRIE, HURSTWOOD, DROUET, GEORGE, CHARLES, CHICAGO, NEWYORK, TRAIN, GARMENT, THEATER, AMBITION, LONELINESS.
Found words stay highlighted, so the grid gets easier to read as you go and the final few tend to fall quickly.
Sister Carrie word list, defined
TRAIN/trɛn/ · noun, verb
A self-propelled vehicle on rails, or a regular scheduled service of such vehicles. To transport or cause to move by rails. Related: locomotive, railway, carriage, vehicle.
GARMENT/ˈɡɑːrmənt/ · noun
A piece of clothing, especially one that covers the body from the neck to the feet, such as a coat, dress, or suit. Related: article of clothing, attire, clothing, dress.
THEATER/ˈθiːətər/ · noun
A building or outdoor area where plays, films, or other performances are given; a place for dramatic performances. Related: playhouse, theatre, auditorium, concert hall.
AMBITION/æmˈbɪʃən/ · noun
A strong desire to achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work; an ardent wish for rank, fame, power, or success. Related: aspiration, drive, goal, ambitiousness.
LONELINESS/lɒnˈlɪnɪs/ · noun
A feeling of sadness or desolation because of being alone or not having friends or companions. Related: solitude, isolation, desolation, loner.