Edinburgh Word Search

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Illustrated Edinburgh scene — the artwork behind this city's word search puzzle

Play a Edinburgh word search free online. We built the 12-word list around landmarks, neighborhoods, and local flavor, then scattered it across a 15×15 grid — horizontal, vertical and diagonal. Find them all to clear the board.

Words to find: CASTLE, ARTHUR, CALTON, HOLYROOD, WAVERLEY, SCOTT, LEITH, STOCKBRIDGE, MORNINGSIDE, PORTOBELLO, GRASSMARKET, HAGGIS.

Diagonals are where most players stall. Once you are down to the last word or two, sweep the diagonals deliberately.

Edinburgh word list, defined

CASTLE /kæstəl/ · noun
A large building, typically of the 12th to 15th centuries, built to be a fortress, especially one that was the residence of a king or noble. Related: fortress, stronghold, palace, mansion.
PORTOBELLO /pɔrˈtəbɛloʊ/ · noun
A portobello is a type of edible mushroom, typically large and flat, with a rich, earthy flavor and a meaty texture. Related: mushroom, fungus, cap, stem.
HAGGIS /ˈhæɡɪs/ · noun
A traditional Scottish dish made from sheep's heart, liver, and lungs, minced with onion, oatmeal, suet, spices, and salt, traditionally encased in the animal's stomach and simmered for several hours. Related: Scotch pudding, Scotch dish, sheep's pluck.

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