Carencro Word Search
Carencro, as a word search. 12 words drawn from landmarks, neighborhoods, and local flavor 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.
Words to find: COUGARS, BAYOUTECHE, VERMILIONRIVER, CRAWFISH, BOUDIN, JAMBALAYA, GUMBO, ETOUFFEE, POBOY, BEIGNET, KINGCAKE, PECANPRALINE.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
Carencro word list, defined
General dictionary meanings, not specific to this puzzle's theme.
- COUGARS /ˈkuːɡərz/ · noun
- Cougars is the plural of cougar: a large, powerful wild cat (Puma concolor) native to the Americas, also called a mountain lion or puma; by extension, it can refer informally to middle-aged women who pursue romantic relationships with significantly younger men. Related: mountain lions, pumas, panthers, catamounts.
- CRAWFISH /ˈkrɔːfɪʃ/ · noun
- A small freshwater crustacean resembling a miniature lobster, common in streams and rivers and widely eaten in the southern United States. Also used as a chiefly American informal verb meaning to back out of a commitment or retreat from a position. Related: crayfish, crawdad, crawdaddy, mudbug.
- BOUDIN /ˈbuːdən/ · noun
- A Louisiana-style seasoned pork sausage traditionally made with pork blood and often rice, onion, and spices; more generally, a French-style blood sausage. Related: blood sausage, blood pudding, black pudding, pork blood sausage.
- JAMBALAYA /ˌdʒæm.bəˈlaɪ.ə/ · noun
- A Louisiana Creole dish made by cooking seasoned meat, vegetables, and rice together in one pot. It is closely associated with New Orleans cooking and often includes combinations such as chicken and shrimp, sausage, and andouille. Related: Creole rice dish, Cajun rice dish, mixed rice dish.
- GUMBO /ˈɡʌmboʊ/ · noun
- A thick soup or stew, commonly made with okra and often containing seafood, sausage, or other meat. By extension, it can refer to an eclectic mixture of people, things, or influences. Related: stew, soup, okra.
- ETOUFFEE /ˌeɪtuːˈfeɪ/ · noun
- A Cajun and Creole dish from Louisiana consisting of shellfish or chicken smothered in a thick, seasoned sauce made with a roux and the 'Holy Trinity' of onions, celery, and bell peppers, typically served over rice. Related: stew, smothered dish, ragout, gumbo.
- POBOY /ˈpəʊbɔɪ/ · noun
- An informal British term for a poodle or, more broadly, a mongrel dog. Related: poodle, mongrel, mutt, cur.
- BEIGNET /ˈbɛnjeɪ/ · noun
- A square or round piece of dough that is deep-fried and dusted generously with powdered sugar, eaten as a pastry or fritter. It is especially associated with New Orleans, where it is traditionally served hot alongside café au lait. Related: fritter, doughnut, pastry, fried dough.
Play the Carencro word search · Browse every city · Today's daily challenge