Moscow Word Search
A free Moscow 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: KREMLIN, GORKY, BOLSHOI, ARBAT, PELMENI, BLINI, BORSCHT, SPARTAK, DYNAMO, LOKOMOTIV, PIROZHKI, KVAS.
Diagonals are where most players stall. Once you are down to the last word or two, sweep the diagonals deliberately.
Moscow word list, defined
- KREMLIN /ˈkrɛmlɪn/ · noun
- The citadel or fortress of a Russian city, typically located at its centre and serving as the seat of government or military power. Related: citadel, fortress, stronghold, acropolis.
- BLINI /ˈblɪni/ · noun
- Blini are small, thick Russian pancakes made from a yeast-leavened buckwheat or wheat batter and traditionally served with sour cream, caviar, smoked salmon, or other savory toppings. Related: pancakes, crêpes, flapjacks, hotcakes.
- BORSCHT /bɔːrʃt, bɔːrʃ/ · noun
- A sour soup of Eastern European origin, made primarily from beetroot, which gives it a distinctive deep red colour; it may be served hot or cold. Related: beetroot soup, beet soup, soup.
- DYNAMO /ˈdaɪnəmoʊ/ · noun
- A dynamo is a machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy, especially a direct-current generator. Informally, a dynamo is a person who is exceptionally energetic, forceful, and productive. Related: generator, live wire, go-getter, powerhouse.
- KVAS /kvɑs/ · noun
- A traditional Eastern European fermented beverage made from rye bread, often flavored with fruits or spices. Related: beer, ale, brew.
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