Illustrated The Pickwick Papers scene — AI-generated artwork behind this book's word search puzzle
The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens (1836), 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 1836 · Comic Novel.
Words to find: PICKWICK, TUPMAN, SNODGRASS, WINKLE, JINGLE, BARDELL, WARDLE, DODSON, FOGG, PERKER, RADDLE, WELLER.
Found words stay highlighted, so the grid gets easier to read as you go and the final few tend to fall quickly.
The Pickwick Papers word list, defined
WINKLE/wɪŋkəl/ · noun
A type of small sea snail, typically found in sandy or muddy areas. A verb meaning to extract or pull out something, especially with difficulty. Related: snail, slug, whelk, periwinkle.
JINGLE/dʒɪŋɡəl/ · noun, verb
A short and catchy tune, especially one used in advertising or to remember something. To produce a ringing or tinkling sound. Related: tune, melody, chant, rhyme.
RADDLE/ˈrædəl/ · noun
A raddle is a device used to mark sheep or other animals with paint or dye, typically consisting of a series of small cups or compartments. Related: marker, dye, paint, branding iron.