Great Sphinx Word Search
Free Great Sphinx (Giza) word search. We picked 12 themed words — architectural features, history, and surrounding places — and laid them out on a 15×15 grid. Drag across the letters to find every word on the list.
Located in Giza.
Words to find: GIZA, NILE, LIMESTONE, PHARAOH, KHAFRE, BEARD, PAWS, NEMES, LION, PYRAMID, CAIRO, OASIS.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
Great Sphinx word list, defined
- LIMESTONE /ˈlaɪmˌstoʊn/ · noun
- A type of sedimentary rock that is composed mainly of calcium carbonate, often used as a building material. Related: marble, sandstone, granite, slate.
- PHARAOH /ˈfeɪroʊ/ · noun
- The pharaoh was the monarch of ancient Egypt, considered to be a divine being. The term can also refer to a ruler with absolute power. Related: monarch, ruler, king, sovereign.
- BEARD /bɪərd/ · noun
- A growth of hair on the lower part of a man's face, covering the chin and often the cheeks and jaw. As a verb, it means to boldly confront or challenge someone. Related: facial hair, whiskers, stubble.
- PAWS /pɔːz/ · noun
- The foot of an animal, especially a mammal, typically having claws. A paw can also refer to a mark or impression made by an animal's foot. Related: feet, claws, hooves, pads.
- LION /liːɒn/ · noun
- A large carnivorous feline mammal with a short, tawny or golden coat and a long mane in the male, native to Africa and India. It is known for its powerful roar and regal appearance. Related: tiger, leopard, cheetah, jaguar.
- PYRAMID /ˈpaɪəmɪd/ · noun
- A polyhedron with a square base and four triangular sides that meet at the apex, typically with a smooth surface and often used as a tomb for a pharaoh in ancient Egypt. A structure or shape resembling this, especially one that is narrow at the top and wider at the base. Related: tetrahedron, pyramidal, obelisk, monolith.
- OASIS /ˈoʊ.əsɪs/ · noun
- A fertile spot in a desert or a place where people can find water, shade, and rest. A place or situation that provides a welcome respite or relief from difficulties or hardships. Related: haven, refuge, sanctuary, paradise.
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