Derby Word Search

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Printable Derby word search — 15×15 letter grid with 8 words to find including DERBY, DERWENT, MARKEATON, plus 4 hidden bonus words
Printable Derby word search — 15×15 letter grid with 8 words to find including DERBY, DERWENT, MARKEATON, plus 4 hidden bonus words

A free Derby word search you can play straight in the browser. The 12-word list draws on landmarks, neighborhoods, and local flavor, hidden across a 15×15 grid in every direction. Drag through the letters to mark a word off.

Words to find: DERBY, DERWENT, MARKEATON, ARBORETUM, CATHEDRAL, MUSEUM, GALLERY, SILKMILL, PICKFORD, DARLEYABBEY, DERVENTIO, RAMS.

Every word on the list appears exactly once. Words can run forwards or backwards, so scan both directions before you move on.

Derby word list, defined

DERBY /ˈdɑːrbɪ/ · noun, verb
A type of horse racing, or a type of hat, typically made of felt and having a wide brim and indented crown. In a verb form, to compete in a derby, or to wear a derby hat. Related: hat, racing, competition, contest.
ARBORETUM /ɑrbəˈroʊtəm/ · noun
A large collection of trees, often including a variety of species, cultivated and maintained for scientific, educational, or aesthetic purposes. Related: botanical garden, tree farm, forest reserve, woodland.
CATHEDRAL /kæθˈdriːdəl/ · noun
A large and impressive building for Christian worship, typically having a central nave and transepts, and often a tower or spire. A large and impressive building for any other purpose. Related: church, temple, mosque, synagogue.
MUSEUM /ˈmjuːziəm/ · noun
A building where objects of historical, scientific, artistic, or cultural interest are stored and exhibited. Related: gallery, collection, exhibition, institution.
GALLERY /ˈɡæləri/ · noun
A room or building where works of art are exhibited; a series of photographs or illustrations displayed together. Related: exhibition, display, showcase, museum.
RAMS /ræmz/ · noun
Male sheep, especially one that is used for breeding or fighting. A strong and aggressive male animal, especially one that is used for fighting. Related: bucks, bulls, stags, boars.

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