Yellowstone Word Search
A free Yellowstone (Wyoming) word search you can play straight in the browser. The 12-word list draws on architectural features, history, and surrounding places, hidden across a 15×15 grid in every direction. Drag through the letters to mark a word off.
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Words to find: GEYSER, BISON, WAPITI, WOLF, GRIZZLY, TROUT, COYOTE, OBSIDIAN, RHYOLITE, CALDERA, FUMAROLE, MUDPOT.
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Yellowstone word list, defined
- GEYSER /ˈɡeɪzər/ · noun
- A spring or fountain of hot water and steam, typically issuing from a vent in the earth's surface. A sudden and violent eruption of a volcano. Related: fountain, spring, eruption, outburst.
- BISON /ˈbaɪsən/ · noun
- A large wild bovine mammal with a massive head, shoulder hump, and shaggy coat; specifically the American bison of North America or the closely related European bison (wisent). Related: buffalo, wisent.
- WAPITI /wæˈpɪti/ · noun
- A type of deer, also known as an elk, native to North America. It is a large, hooved mammal with a distinctive set of antlers. Related: elk, moose, deer, red deer.
- WOLF /wʌlf/ · noun
- A large, carnivorous mammal that lives in the wild, typically having a thick coat of fur and sharp teeth. Wolves are often found in packs and are known for their howling. Related: bear, lynx, panther, mountain lion.
- GRIZZLY /ˈɡrɪzli/ · adjective
- Having a rough, untidy, or fierce appearance; relating to or characteristic of a grizzly bear. Related: fierce, rough, untidy, feral.
- TROUT /trɒʊt/ · noun
- A freshwater fish with a slender body and small mouth, typically having a silvery or brownish color. Trout are often caught for food and are prized for their flavor and texture. Related: salmon, char, grayling, pike.
- COYOTE /kaɪˈoʊti/ · noun
- A wild canine native to North America, smaller than a wolf, with grayish-brown fur and pointed ears, known for its distinctive yelping howl. It is noted for its adaptability, thriving in habitats ranging from deserts and prairies to urban areas. Related: prairie wolf, brush wolf.
- OBSIDIAN /ɒbˈziːdiən/ · noun
- A naturally occurring volcanic glass formed by the rapid cooling of lava flows, typically with a smooth, glossy appearance. Obsidian is often used in jewelry and decorative objects. Related: basalt, pumice, lava, volcanic glass.
- RHYOLITE /raɪˈɒlaɪt/ · noun
- A type of volcanic rock that is light in color and has a porphyritic texture, typically with large crystals of feldspar and quartz. It is often found in areas where there has been explosive volcanic activity. Related: volcanic rock, porphyritic rock, felsic rock, ignimbrite.
- CALDERA /kælˈdɛərə/ · noun
- A large, basin-shaped volcanic depression formed when a volcano collapses into or explodes out its underlying magma chamber, typically much wider than a volcanic crater. Related: volcanic basin, collapse basin, crater, depression.
- FUMAROLE /ˈfjuːməroʊl/ · noun
- An opening in the Earth's crust, typically in volcanic areas, from which steam and volcanic gases escape into the atmosphere. Related: vent, volcanic vent, gas vent, solfatara.
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