Illustrated The Wonderful Wizard of Oz scene — AI-generated artwork behind this book's word search puzzle
A free The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum (1900) word search you can play straight in the browser. The 12-word list draws on characters, settings, and objects from the book, hidden across a 15×15 grid in every direction. Drag through the letters to mark a word off.
Written by L. Frank Baum · First published 1900 · Fantasy.
Words to find: DOROTHY, GALE, TOTO, SCARECROW, TINMAN, COWARDLYLION, WIZARD, EMERALDCITY, YELLOWBRICK, WICKEDWITCH, GLASSSLIPPERS, RUBY.
Found words stay highlighted, so the grid gets easier to read as you go and the final few tend to fall quickly.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz word list, defined
GALE/ɡeɪl/ · noun
A very strong wind, especially one blowing at forces 7–10 on the Beaufort scale (roughly 32–63 mph); by extension, an outburst or flood of something, such as laughter. Related: storm, tempest, squall, windstorm.
SCARECROW/ˈskɛrkrəʊ/ · noun
A person or thing that is intended to scare birds away from a particular area, typically a figure made of straw or other materials and placed in a field. A person who is awkward or inept, especially in a social situation. Related: dummy, mannequin, effigy, guardian.
TINMAN/tɪnmæn/ · noun
A person who makes or repairs tin objects, or a character in a story who is made of tin, typically with a heart of gold. In the story of The Wizard of Oz, the Tin Man is a character who is made of tin and is searching for a heart. Related: tinsmith, metalworker, craftsman, artisan.
WIZARD/ˈwɪzərd/ · noun
A person who has magical powers, especially one who is believed to have supernatural powers and is often depicted in fantasy stories. A person who is skilled in a particular activity or profession. Related: magician, sorcerer, enchanter, conjurer.
RUBY/ˈruːbaɪ/ · noun
A precious stone, especially one that is red in colour. A programming language. Related: garnet, jade, sapphire, emerald.