The Mayor of Casterbridge Word Search

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This The Mayor of Casterbridge by Thomas Hardy (1886) 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 Thomas Hardy · First published 1886 · Tragedy.

Words to find: MAYOR, CASTERBRIDGE, SONG, WEDWORTH, THOMAS, MULLE, WELDS, EASTERLY, CANTERBURY, SHEFFIELD, WICKHAM, TILLOTSON.

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

The Mayor of Casterbridge word list, defined

MAYOR /ˈmeɪər/ · noun
The chief magistrate or executive of a city or town, elected by the citizens to represent their interests and make decisions on their behalf. In some countries, the mayor is also the head of the local government. Related: alderman, councilor, municipal leader, chief executive.
SONG /sɔŋ/ · noun, verb
A short piece of music, typically with lyrics and a melody, or a piece of music performed on the radio or television. To sing or produce a series of musical notes. Related: air, ballad, ditty, hymn.
WELDS /wɛldz/ · verb
to join or unite two or more metal pieces by applying heat and pressure, or to join two or more things together in a strong and permanent way. Related: join, unite, fasten, attach.
EASTERLY /ˈiːstəli/ · adjective, adverb, noun
Directed toward or situated in the east; (of a wind) blowing from the east. As a noun, it refers to a wind blowing from the east. Related: eastward, eastern, easterly wind, levanter.
CANTERBURY /ˈkæntərbɛri/ (US), /ˈkæntəbəri/ (UK) · noun
A canterbury is a low open stand or rack, usually with partitions or tiers, used for holding sheet music, magazines, or newspapers. The name derives from the English cathedral city of Canterbury. Related: magazine rack, music stand, rack, stand.

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