The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Word Search
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving (1820), as a word search. 12 words drawn from characters, settings, and objects from the book sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.
Written by Washington Irving · First published 1820 · Short Story.
Words to find: ICHABOD, KATRINA, VANTASSEL, HEADLESS, HORSE, CROW, BRIDGE, HOLLOW, WESTFORK, BARN, GHOST, DREAD.
Diagonals are where most players stall. Once you are down to the last word or two, sweep the diagonals deliberately.
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow word list, defined
- HEADLESS /hæd.lɛs/ · adjective
- Having no head or a head that is not visible; lacking a head or a head that is not functioning. In computing, a headless system is one that is controlled remotely or by software, without a physical user interface. Related: headless chicken, decapitated, beheaded, headless body.
- HORSE /hɔrs/ · noun
- A large, hoofed, herbivorous mammal, typically having a single belly button and four legs, often domesticated and used for riding or transportation. Related: mare, stallion, colt, pony.
- CROW /krəʊ/ (UK), /kroʊ/ (US) · noun; also verb
- A large, intelligent black bird of the genus Corvus, known especially for its harsh cawing call. As a verb, to crow means to make the shrill cry of a rooster, or to boast gloatingly about something. Related: raven, corvid, boast, gloat.
- BRIDGE /brɪdʒ/ · noun, verb
- As a noun, a bridge is a structure carrying a road, path, or railway across an obstacle such as a river or road; it also means the card game for four players played in two partnerships. Related: span, viaduct, crossing, link.
- HOLLOW /hɒloʊ/ · adjective, verb, noun
- Having a cavity or empty space inside; lacking substance or strength. To make or become empty or hollow. Related: empty, vacant, hollowed, void.
- BARN /bɑːrn/ · noun
- A large farm building used for storing grain, hay, straw, or housing livestock; in British usage it typically refers to a building for storing grain or hay. Related: outbuilding, byre, granary, stable.
- GHOST /ɡoʊst/ · noun, verb
- A ghost is a supernatural being, often considered to be the spirit of a dead person. To ghost someone means to suddenly stop responding to their messages or interactions. Related: specter, apparition, phantom, spook.
- DREAD /drɛd/ · verb
- To anticipate something with great fear, anxiety, or reluctance. As a noun, it denotes intense fear or apprehension about something that may happen. Related: fear, apprehend, fret about, worry about.
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