Hwange Word Search
A free Hwange 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: TEAK, BAIKIAEA, ACACIA, BAOBAB, COMBRETUM, ELEPHANT, LION, LEOPARD, CHEETAH, HYENA, WILDDOG, ZEBRA.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
Hwange word list, defined
- TEAK /tiːk/ · noun
- A tropical hardwood tree native to Southeast Asia, valued for its durable and attractive wood. Teak is often used for furniture and construction. Related: mahogany, walnut, oak, pine.
- ACACIA /əˈkeɪʃə/ · noun
- A tree or shrub of the genus Acacia (or, in modern classifications, related genera such as Vachellia and Senegalia), native chiefly to warm regions, typically having compound leaves and clusters of small yellow or white flowers; also, the hard, durable wood of such a tree. Related: mimosa, wattle, thorn tree, shittah.
- BAOBAB /ˈbeɪəʊbæb/ · noun
- A baobab is a massive, thick-trunked tree of the genus Adansonia, native to Africa, Madagascar, and Australia, known for its distinctive swollen trunk and longevity. It also refers to the edible fruit of this tree, which has a tangy flavour and is used in foods and drinks. Related: monkey-bread tree, upside-down tree, cream of tartar tree, dead-rat tree.
- ELEPHANT /ˈɛlɪfənt/ · noun
- A very large herbivorous mammal of the family Elephantidae, with a long trunk, tusks, and large ears, native to Africa and southern Asia.
- LION /liːɒn/ · noun
- A large carnivorous feline mammal with a short, tawny or golden coat and a long mane in the male, native to Africa and India. It is known for its powerful roar and regal appearance. Related: tiger, leopard, cheetah, jaguar.
- LEOPARD /ˈlɛpərd/ · noun
- A large, carnivorous feline mammal with a yellow or golden coat and black spots, native to Africa and Asia. Leopards are known for their agility and stealth. Related: panther, cheetah, jaguar, lynx.
- CHEETAH /ˈtʃiːtə/ · noun
- A large, slender, swift-moving wild cat of Africa and parts of Asia (Acinonyx jubatus), distinguished by its spotted coat and long legs, and famous for being the fastest land animal over short distances. Related: hunting leopard, big cat, feline, predator.
- HYENA /haɪˈiːnə/ · noun
- A carnivorous mammal of the family Hyaenidae, having a broad head, short legs, and a long, bushy tail. Hyenas are known for their scavenging behavior and distinctive laugh-like calls. Related: jackal, canine, carnivore, scavenger.
- ZEBRA /ziːbrə/ · noun
- A wild or domesticated equine mammal with a black and white striped coat, native to Africa. It is a member of the horse family and is known for its distinctive appearance and social behavior. Related: horse, donkey, mule, pony.
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