Nanaimo Word Search

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Printable Nanaimo word search — 15×15 letter grid with 8 words to find including NANAIMOBAR, BASTION, WELLINGTON, plus 4 hidden bonus words
Printable Nanaimo word search — 15×15 letter grid with 8 words to find including NANAIMOBAR, BASTION, WELLINGTON, plus 4 hidden bonus words

This Nanaimo word search hides 12 words on a 15×15 grid — landmarks, neighborhoods, and local flavor. Trace each one with a finger or mouse and it locks in as soon as the whole word is covered. No signup, no download.

Words to find: NANAIMOBAR, BASTION, WELLINGTON, HAREWOOD, CEDAR, NORTHFIELD, LANTZVILLE, MILLSTONE, MALASPINA, DEPARTUREBAY, PROTECTION, NEWCASTLE.

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

Nanaimo word list, defined

BASTION /ˈbæstɪən/ — stress on the first syllable; the second syllable is typically /tʃən/ in careful speech (/ˈbæstʃən/) and often reduced to /stjən/ or /stiən/ in casual speech. · noun
A projecting part of a fortification built at an angle to allow defensive fire along the faces of adjacent walls. Figuratively, an institution, place, or person regarded as a strong defender or upholder of particular principles or ways of life. Related: stronghold, fortress, citadel, bulwark.
WELLINGTON /ˈwɛlɪŋtən/ · noun
A type of boot, typically knee-high and made of leather, named after the Duke of Wellington. A city in New Zealand, the capital of the North Island. Related: boot, shoe, gaiter, mudguard.
HAREWOOD /hɛrwʊd/ · noun
A type of wood, particularly beech or birch, that is prized for its fine grain and is often used in furniture making. Related: beechwood, birchwood, fine wood.
CEDAR /ˈsiːdər/ · noun
A large evergreen coniferous tree of the genus Cedrus, native to mountainous regions, bearing fragrant durable wood; also, the reddish-brown aromatic timber obtained from this and related trees. Related: conifer, evergreen.
MILLSTONE /mɪlstəʊn/ · noun
A heavy stone wheel used in grinding grain, or a source of worry or trouble that is difficult to overcome. A millstone is typically turned by a miller or a donkey. Related: grindstone, quern, stone, burden.
PROTECTION /prəˈtɛkʃən/ · noun
The act of protecting someone or something from harm or injury; a safeguard or defense. Related: safeguard, defense, shield, guard.

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