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 /ˈækəsiə/ · noun
- A tree or shrub of the genus Acacia, native to tropical and subtropical regions, often having thorns and fragrant flowers. Acacia is also used as a name for various other plants. Related: wattle, thorn tree, prickly acacia, black wattle.
- BAOBAB /ˌbæoʊˈbæb/ · noun
- A large tree with a thick trunk and branches that resemble a root system, native to Africa and Australia. Related: bottle tree, upside-down tree, monkey bread tree.
- ELEPHANT /ɛˈlɛfənt/ · noun
- A large, herbivorous mammal with a long trunk, tusks, and a memory that never forgets. Elephants are found in various parts of the world, including Africa and Asia. Related: mammoth, pachyderm, beast, monster.
- 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 /tʃiːtə/ · noun
- A large, fast-running cat with yellowish-brown fur and black spots, native to Africa and Asia. It is the fastest land animal, capable of reaching speeds of up to 120 km/h. Related: leopard, jaguar, lynx, cougar.
- 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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