The Wind in the Willows Word Search
Free The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame (1908) word search. We picked 12 themed words — characters, settings, and objects from the book — and laid them out on a 15×15 grid. Drag across the letters to find every word on the list.
Written by Kenneth Grahame · First published 1908 · Children's Literature.
Words to find: TOAD, MOLE, BADGER, RIVERBANK, WILDWOOD, MOTORCAR, BOAT, FRIENDSHIP, ADVENTURE, WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
The Wind in the Willows word list, defined
- TOAD /tɒd/ · noun
- A small to medium-sized amphibian with a typically warty skin, often found in gardens and fields. Toads are closely related to frogs, but have a more rounded body and shorter legs. Related: frog, newt, salamander, amphibian.
- MOLE /məʊl/ · noun, verb
- A small insectivorous mammal that lives in underground tunnels and is often found in gardens. To remove or cover something with a layer of earth or other material, typically to conceal or protect it. Related: insectivore, tunnel, burrow, dig.
- BADGER /ˈbædʒər/ · noun, verb
- A badger is a heavily built, short-legged mammal with grey fur and a distinctive black-and-white striped face, known for digging burrows called setts. As a verb, to badger someone means to pester or harass them persistently with demands or questions. Related: pester, harass, hound, nag.
- RIVERBANK /ˈrɪvərbæŋk/ · noun
- The bank of a river, or a long, narrow piece of land along a river. Related: shore, bank, slope, embankment.
- WILDWOOD /wɪldwʊd/ · noun
- A woodland or forest that is not cultivated or managed, often with a wild and untamed appearance. Related: woodland, forest, wilderness, jungle.
- MOTORCAR /ˈmoʊtərˌkɑːr/ · noun
- A road vehicle, typically with four wheels, powered by an internal combustion engine or electric motor. Related: car, automobile, vehicle, auto.
- BOAT /boʊt/ · noun (also verb)
- A boat is a small to mid-sized vessel that travels on water, typically one propelled by oars, sail, or an engine and small enough to be carried on a larger ship. As a verb, it means to travel in or transport by such a vessel. Related: vessel, craft, ship, yacht.
- FRIENDSHIP /ˈfrɛndʃɪp/ · noun
- The state or condition of being friends; a relationship of mutual affection, trust, and support between people. It can also refer to the quality of being friendly or the bond felt between allies or nations. Related: companionship, amity, camaraderie, rapport.
- ADVENTURE /ədˈvɛntʃər/ · noun
- An unusual, exciting, and often risky experience or undertaking; also the willingness to seek out such experiences. Related: exploit, escapade, venture, quest.
- WINTER /ˈwɪntər/ · noun
- The coldest season of the year, typically from December to February in the Northern Hemisphere, and from June to August in the Southern Hemisphere. A period of cold weather, especially one that is prolonged. Related: cold, frost, ice, snow.
- SPRING /sprɪŋ/ · noun, verb
- A season of the year between winter and summer, typically characterized by mild weather and the blooming of flowers. To move or cause to move upward or outward, as by a sudden release of energy. Related: summer, autumn, season, period.
- SUMMER /ˈsʌmər/ · noun
- The warmest season of the year, typically lasting from June to August in the Northern Hemisphere, characterized by long days, warm temperatures, and often dry conditions. The period of the year when the sun is at its highest point in the sky. Related: vacation, holiday, season, heat.
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