Bryce Canyon Word Search

Illustrated Bryce Canyon scene — AI-generated artwork behind this national park's word search puzzle
Illustrated Bryce Canyon scene — AI-generated artwork behind this national park's word search puzzle

Bryce Canyon, as a word search. 12 words drawn from its landforms, its wildlife, and the habitats inside it 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.

Words to find: HOODOOS, AMPHITHEATER, PAUNSAUGUNT, PARIA, THORSHAMMER, PINYON, JUNIPER, SAGEBRUSH, MULEDEER, COYOTE, GOLDENEAGLE, BIGHORN.

Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.

Bryce Canyon word list, defined

AMPHITHEATER /æmˈfɪθiːtər/ · noun
A circular or oval structure with tiered seating, typically outdoors, for spectators to watch performances, events, or games. An amphitheater can be natural, such as a hillside, or man-made, with a stage or arena at its center. Related: theater, arena, stadium, circus.
PINYON /pɪˈnoʊən/ · noun
A small, edible pine nut, typically from the single-leaf pinyon pine (Pinus monophylla) or the two-leaf pinyon pine (Pinus edulis). Related: pine nut, pinecone.
JUNIPER /ˈdʒuːnɪpər/ · noun
A small evergreen tree or shrub of the genus Juniperus, native to the Northern Hemisphere. The wood of the juniper tree is highly valued for its aromatic and preservative properties. Related: cedar, pine, spruce, fir.
SAGEBRUSH /ˈseɪdʒbrʌʃ/ · noun
A shrub of the genus Artemisia, native to North America, having silvery-gray foliage and small yellow flowers. It is often used as a symbol of the American West. Related: brush, shrub, herb, weed.
COYOTE /kɔɪˈoʊti/ · noun
A coyote is a medium-sized, carnivorous mammal native to North America. It is a member of the canine family and is known for its adaptability and intelligence. Related: wolf, jackal, fox, dingo.
BIGHORN /ˈbaɪhɔrn/ · noun
A bighorn is a type of wild sheep native to North America, characterized by its distinctive curved horns and adaptability to mountainous terrain. Related: wild sheep, mountain sheep, rocky mountain sheep.

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