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This Uncle Vanya by Anton Chekhov (1897) 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 Anton Chekhov · First published 1897 · Play.
Words to find: VANYA, ASTROV, SEREBRYAKOV, YELENA, MARINA, MIKHAIL, TEAPOT, GARDEN, COUNTRY, HUNTING, SUNSET, LABOR.
Every word on the list appears exactly once. Words can run forwards or backwards, so scan both directions before you move on.
Uncle Vanya word list, defined
MARINA/məˈriːnə/ · noun
A body of water, especially a part of the sea or ocean, where ships and boats are moored or docked. A phosphate mineral, often found in sedimentary rocks. Related: harbor, port, dock, quay.
TEAPOT/tɪˈpoʊt/ · noun
A container, typically made of ceramic or metal, used for brewing and serving tea. It usually has a spout and a lid. Related: urn, vessel, pitcher, jug.
GARDEN/ˈɡɑːrdn/ · noun
An area of ground surrounding a building, typically planted with flowers, shrubs, and trees, and maintained for pleasure, beauty, or for the production of fruits, vegetables, or herbs. Related: yard, park, orchard, plot.
COUNTRY/ˈkʌntri/ · noun
A nation with its own government, occupying a particular territory; also, land or terrain of a particular kind, especially rural land. Related: nation, state, land, territory.
HUNTING/hʌntɪŋ/ · noun, verb
The act of searching for and pursuing wild animals, typically with a gun or other hunting equipment. To search for or pursue something, especially in a systematic or methodical way. Related: chasing, pursuing, tracking, searching.
SUNSET/ˈsʌn.sɛt/ · noun
The time of day when the sun disappears below the horizon, typically in the evening. The period of time around this event, often associated with a colorful sky. Related: dusk, twilight, evening, nightfall.
LABOR/ˈleɪbər/ · noun, verb
Work, especially physical or mental effort, especially when done regularly or continuously. To work or exert oneself, especially physically. Related: toil, effort, work, exertion.