Illustrated Charlotte scene — AI-generated artwork behind this city's word search puzzlePrintable Charlotte word search — 15×15 letter grid with 8 words to find including PANTHERS, HORNETS, KNIGHTS, plus 4 hidden bonus words
Charlotte, 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: PANTHERS, HORNETS, KNIGHTS, UPTOWN, NODA, DILWORTH, BALLANTYNE, CATAWBA, MECKLENBURG, NASCAR, SPEEDWAY, QUEEN.
Found words stay highlighted, so the grid gets easier to read as you go and the final few tend to fall quickly.
Charlotte word list, defined
PANTHERS/ˈpænθərz/ · noun
A large, powerful, and carnivorous feline mammal, typically black or dark brown in color, native to Africa and Asia. Panthers are known for their agility and stealth. Related: big cats, leopards, jaguars, cougars.
HORNETS/hɔrnɪts/ · noun
A hornet is a large, often brightly colored, flying insect that is a type of wasp. Hornets are known for their painful stings and are often found in colonies. Related: wasps, bees, yellowjackets, flies.
KNIGHTS/nɪts/ · noun
A knight is a man of noble birth or rank, typically a member of a medieval order of chivalry. Knights were known for their bravery and martial skills. Related: men-at-arms, warriors, nobles, lords.
UPTOWN/ˈʌptaʊn/ · adverb, adjective, noun
Uptown refers to a section of a city that is located away from the central business district, often in a northern or upscale direction. It can also describe something that is sophisticated or upper-class. Related: upscale, upper-class, sophisticated, high-end.
CATAWBA/kəˈtɔːbə/ · noun
A variety of red American grape grown chiefly in the eastern United States and used to make white and rosé wines; by extension, a wine made from this grape. The name also refers to the Catawba River and the Catawba people of the Carolina Piedmont. Related: grape, cultivar, wine.
SPEEDWAY/ˈspiːdweɪ/ · noun
A racing circuit for motorcycles, typically with a long, oval or circular track. A competitive sport involving racing motorcycles on such a track. Related: racing circuit, motorcycle racing, track racing, oval racing.
QUEEN/kwiːn/ · noun
The wife or widow of a king, or a woman who has the highest rank in a country or organization. A female monarch. Related: monarch, princess, empress, sovereign.