Illustrated Death Valley scene — AI-generated artwork behind this national park's word search puzzle
A free Death Valley word search you can play straight in the browser. The 12-word list draws on its landforms, its wildlife, and the habitats inside it, hidden across a 15×15 grid in every direction. Drag through the letters to mark a word off.
Words to find: BADWATER, SALTFLATS, DUNES, MESQUITE, AMARGOSA, PANAMINT, TELESCOPE, ZABRISKIE, ARTISTPALETTE, FURNACECREEK, TIMBISHA, BIGHORN.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
Death Valley word list, defined
DUNES/djuːnz/ · noun
A hill of sand, often formed by wind, found in deserts, beaches, or other areas where sand is blown or washed up. A long, gentle slope of sand, often found in coastal areas. Related: hills, mounds, ridges, sandbanks.
MESQUITE/mɛsˈkwɪti/ · noun
A type of tree or shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, known for its thorns and dark wood. The wood of the mesquite tree is valued for its durability and resistance to rot. Related: acacia, cypress, juniper, oak.
TELESCOPE/ˈtɛlɪskoʊp/ · noun
An optical instrument that forms a magnified image of distant objects, typically using a combination of lenses or mirrors. A device used for observing distant objects in the sky, such as stars, planets, and galaxies. Related: binoculars, microscope, spectacles, glasses.
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.