Patriots Day (2016) Word Search

Illustrated Patriots Day scene — AI-generated artwork behind this film's word search puzzle
Illustrated Patriots Day scene — AI-generated artwork behind this film's word search puzzle

Patriots Day (2016), as a word search. 12 words drawn from characters, props, locations, and themes sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.

Directed by Peter Berg · Drama, History, Thriller · Released 2016.

Words to find: PATRIOTS, BOSTON, MARATHON, FINISHLINE, SAUNDERS, DAVIS, DESLAURIERS, GOODMAN, BACON, SIMMONS, WAHLBERG, PETER.

Found words stay highlighted, so the grid gets easier to read as you go and the final few tend to fall quickly.

Patriots Day word list, defined

PATRIOTS /ˈpeɪtriəts/ · plural noun
Patriots are people who loyally support and defend their country, especially during a conflict or crisis. The term can also refer more broadly to people strongly devoted to a nation, cause, or community. Related: loyalists, nationalists, supporters, defenders.
BOSTON /ˈbɒstən/ (UK), /ˈbɔːstən/ or /ˈbɑːstən/ (US) · noun
Boston is chiefly a proper noun: the capital and largest city of Massachusetts, USA, founded in 1630 by Puritan colonists. As a common noun, "boston" can also refer to a card game resembling whist that was popular in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
MARATHON /məˈræθɒn/ · noun
A long-distance running race, typically 42.195 kilometers (26.2 miles) in length. A prolonged and arduous effort or activity. Related: long-distance run, ultramarathon, triathlon, marathon runner.
GOODMAN /ˈɡʊdmən/ · noun
An archaic English noun for a man of good character or breeding, especially one regarded as a gentleman. It can also mean a husband or, in older social usage, a commoner as distinguished from a knight or gentleman. Related: gentleman, man of honour, husband, commoner.
BACON /ˈbeɪkən/ · noun
Cured meat taken from the sides, belly, or back of a pig, typically sliced into thin strips and fried or grilled. In British usage the term often refers specifically to back bacon, while American bacon is usually made from pork belly. Related: rasher, pork belly, lardons, pancetta.
PETER /ˈpiːtə(r)/ · verb & noun
To diminish gradually or dwindle, especially of money, support, energy, or enthusiasm. In the common phrasal verb “peter out,” it means to come gradually to a stop or exhaustion. Related: dwindle, diminish, decline, fade.

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