The Departed (2006) Word Search

Illustrated The Departed scene — AI-generated artwork behind this film's word search puzzle
Illustrated The Departed scene — AI-generated artwork behind this film's word search puzzle

The Departed (2006), 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 Martin Scorsese · Crime, Drama, Thriller · Released 2006.

Words to find: COSTIGAN, SULLIVAN, COSTELLO, QUEENAN, DIGNAM, BOSTON, SOUTHIE, BEANTOWN, UNDERCOVER, BETRAYAL, IDENTITY, CORRUPTION.

There is no timer pressure: take as long as you like, and spend a hint if a word will not surface.

The Departed word list, defined

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.
UNDERCOVER /ˌʌndərˈkʌvər/ · adjective, verb
Concealed or disguised in order to remain incognito, especially in order to gather information or to carry out a secret operation. To operate secretly, often in order to gather information or to carry out a secret operation. Related: covert, secret, stealthy, discreet.
BETRAYAL /bɪˈtreɪəl/ · noun
The act of betraying someone or something; an instance of being disloyal or unfaithful to a person, trust, or cause. It can also denote the unintentional revealing or disclosure of information or feelings. Related: treachery, treason, disloyalty, perfidy.
IDENTITY /ˈaɪdəntiːti/ · noun, verb
The state of being the same as oneself or being used to describe something that is unique to an individual or group. A person's or group's characteristics, qualities, or features that make them who they are. Related: self, personality, character, individuality.
CORRUPTION /kəˈrʌpʃən/ · noun
Dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery; also the process by which something, especially a text or data, is changed from its original form and becomes damaged or inaccurate. Related: bribery, fraud, graft, dishonesty.

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