Destin Word Search

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Printable Destin word search — 15×15 letter grid with 8 words to find including EMERALD, GULF, OKALOOSA, plus 4 hidden bonus words
Printable Destin word search — 15×15 letter grid with 8 words to find including EMERALD, GULF, OKALOOSA, plus 4 hidden bonus words

A free Destin 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: EMERALD, GULF, OKALOOSA, CHOCTAWHATCHEE, HENDERSON, SANDESTIN, MIRAMAR, HARBORWALK, MARLIN, SHRIMP, SCALLOPS, GROUPER.

The timer only feeds a small speed bonus, so take as long as you need, and spend a hint if a word will not surface.

Destin word list, defined

EMERALD /ˈɛmərəld/ · noun
A precious gemstone, a variety of the mineral beryl, that is prized for its vivid green colour. Also used to describe this brilliant green colour itself. Related: gemstone, jewel, beryl, precious stone.
GULF /ɡʌlf/ · noun and verb
As a noun, a gulf is a large stretch of water separating land masses or a substantial difference between people, groups, or conditions. As a verb, it means to differ greatly or to leave someone far behind. Related: gap, chasm, divide, abyss.
MARLIN /ˈmɑːrlɪn/ · noun
A large, fast-swimming marine fish with a long, pointed bill and streamlined body. Marlins are powerful predators found in warm ocean waters.
SHRIMP /ʃrɪmp/ · noun
A small marine crustacean with a slender body, long antennae, and a curved tail, widely eaten as food. In culinary contexts, the word can also refer to the flesh of this animal. Related: prawn, krill, scampi, shrimps.
SCALLOPS /skɒloʊps/ · noun
A type of mollusk with a fan-shaped shell, often used as a food ingredient. The flesh of the scallop is prized for its tender texture and sweet flavor. Related: mollusk, shellfish, seafood, delicacy.
GROUPER /ˈɡruːpər/ · noun
Grouper chiefly denotes any of various large, mostly predatory marine fishes of the family Serranidae, found in warm waters and valued as food. In informal use, it can also mean a person who associates closely with, or gravitates toward, an established group. Related: sea bass, reef cod, hind.

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