Washington Square Word Search

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Illustrated Washington Square scene — AI-generated artwork behind this book's word search puzzle

Play a Washington Square by Henry James (1880) word search free online. We built the 12-word list around characters, settings, and objects from the book, then scattered it across a 15×15 grid — horizontal, vertical and diagonal. Find them all to clear the board.

Written by Henry James · First published 1880 · Novel.

Words to find: SLOPER, TOWNSEND, MORAN, CATHERINE, AUSTIN, ELEANOR, MURRAY, WASHINGTON, NEWYORK, MANOR, APARTMENT, INHERITANCE.

Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.

Washington Square word list, defined

SLOPER /ˈsləʊpə(r)/ (British); /ˈsloʊpər/ (US) · noun
A sloper is a ski run or trail that descends, often one intended for beginners. More generally, it can refer to a sloping surface or piece of ground. Related: slope, incline, gradient, ski run.
MURRAY /ˈmʌri/ · proper noun
Murray is a Scottish surname and male given name. It is also the name of a major river in southeastern Australia and of several towns, districts, and other places in Australia and the United States.
MANOR /ˈmænər/ · noun
A manor is a large country house, especially one that historically formed the principal residence of the owner of an estate. The term can also refer more broadly to such an estate and its associated land. Related: estate, country house, landed estate, seat.
APARTMENT /əˈpɑːrtmənt/ · noun
A set of rooms forming a self-contained residence within a larger building, typically on one floor and occupied by one household. Related: flat, unit, suite, lodging.
INHERITANCE /ɪnˈhɛrɪtəns/ · noun
Property, money, rights, or other possessions received from a deceased person under a will, the law of succession, or family custom. More broadly, it means anything received from a predecessor, including characteristics, traditions, or responsibilities. Related: legacy, legacy, bequest, heritage.

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