The House of Mirth Word Search

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This The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton (1905) word search hides 12 words on a 15×15 grid — characters, settings, and objects from the book. Trace each one with a finger or mouse and it locks in as soon as the whole word is covered. No signup, no download.

Written by Edith Wharton · First published 1905 · Novel of Manners.

Words to find: BART, SELDEN, ROSEDALE, TALBOYS, TRENWITH, LILY, WHARTON, NEWYORK, UPPERCLASS, SOCIETY, GAZETTE, GOWN.

Every word on the list appears exactly once. Words can run forwards or backwards, so scan both directions before you move on.

The House of Mirth word list, defined

LILY /ˈlaɪli/ · noun
A type of flowering plant with showy, fragrant flowers, often white or colored. A lily is a symbol of purity and innocence. Related: tiger lily, daylily, lily of the valley, calla lily.
SOCIETY /ˈsɒsɪəti/ · noun
A group of people living together in a particular country or region under the same government, or a group of people with similar interests or aims. Related: community, culture, organization, association.
GAZETTE /ˈɡæzɪt/ · noun
A newspaper or magazine that is officially published by a government or other organization, or a formal announcement or proclamation. Related: newspaper, magazine, bulletin, proclamation.
GOWN /ɡaʊn/ · noun
A long dress, typically worn on formal occasions. A garment that covers the body, typically from the shoulders to the feet. Related: dress, robe, garment, attire.

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