The Old Curiosity Shop Word Search
The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens (1841), 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 Charles Dickens · First published 1841 · Novel.
Words to find: QUILP, NELL, BARKIS, KITTY, MRSMAY, GRANDEE, POTTER, MILLER, SHOPKEEPER, COVENTRY, LONDON, GREED.
Diagonals are where most players stall. Once you are down to the last word or two, sweep the diagonals deliberately.
The Old Curiosity Shop word list, defined
- KITTY /kɪti/ · noun
- A small cat, especially a young or pet one. A cat, especially a female one. Related: cat, kitten, feline, pet.
- GRANDEE /ˈɡrændi/ · noun
- A person of high rank or noble birth, especially in Spain or Portugal. A person of great wealth or influence. Related: noble, aristocrat, patron, benefactor.
- POTTER /ˈpɒtər/ · noun, verb
- A person who makes or sells pottery, or a person who is skilled at a particular activity, especially one that requires a lot of time and patience. To shape or form something, especially clay, into a particular shape or design. Related: craftsman, artisan, maker, creator.
- MILLER /mɪlər/ · noun
- A person who operates a mill, especially one that grinds grain into flour. A person who extracts gold or other minerals from ore. Related: grinder, moulder, crusher, miller.
- SHOPKEEPER /ʃɒpˈkiːpər/ · noun
- A person who owns or manages a shop, or a person who sells goods or services from a fixed location. Related: merchant, trader, vendor, retailer.
- 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.
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