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Play a Manuel Antonio word search free online. We built the 12-word list around its landforms, its wildlife, and the habitats inside it, then scattered it across a 15×15 grid — horizontal, vertical and diagonal. Find them all to clear the board.
Words to find: CAPUCHIN, HOWLER, SLOTH, IGUANA, TOUCAN, HUMMINGBIRD, BUTTERFLY, COATI, GECKO, CRAB, BATS, PELICAN.
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Manuel Antonio word list, defined
CAPUCHIN/kəˈpʊʃɪn/ · noun
A small, intelligent primate of the New World monkey family, with a distinctive cap-like hood of fur on its head. A person who wears a hooded cloak, especially a Franciscan friar. Related: monkey, primate, simian, ape.
HOWLER/ˈhaʊlər/ · noun, verb
A howler is a loud, mournful cry, especially of a monkey. To howl is to make a loud, mournful cry. Related: bellow, roar, scream, shriek.
SLOTH/sloʊθ/ · noun
A slow-moving, arboreal mammal of the order Pilosa, native to Central and South America. A person who is lazy or unwilling to work. Related: lizard, tortoise, snail, slug.
IGUANA/ɪˈɡwɑːnə/ · noun
A large, herbivorous lizard native to the Americas, typically having a spiky back and a long tail. Iguanas are often found in warm, tropical environments. Related: iguana lizard, green iguana, spiny-tailed iguana, American iguana.
TOUCAN/tuːkæn/ · noun
A brightly coloured bird of the tropics, with a large, distinctive beak, typically brightly coloured and having a long, broad, flat beak. Related: macaw, parrot, hornbill, beak.
HUMMINGBIRD/ˈhʌmɪŋˌbɜːrd/ · noun
A small, iridescent bird that hovers in the air while it feeds on nectar, typically found in warm climates. It is known for its rapid wing movement, which creates a humming or buzzing sound. Related: bird, insect, beetle, butterfly.
BUTTERFLY/ˈbʌtəflaɪ/ · noun
A flying insect with brightly coloured wings, typically having large eyes and a long, thin body. A person who flits from one activity to another, often without settling on any one thing. Related: insect, moth, beetle, caterpillar.
COATI/koʊˈɑːti/ · noun
The coati is a medium-sized mammal native to the Americas, characterized by its long, pointed snout and bushy tail. It belongs to the raccoon family and is known for its omnivorous diet. Related: ringtail, coati-mundi.
GECKO/ˈɡɛkoʊ/ · noun
A small to medium-sized lizard with a broad, flat head and a long, thin tail, often found in warm, dry environments. Geckos are known for their ability to climb walls and ceilings using their specialized feet. Related: lizard, reptile, amphibian, animal.
CRAB/kræb/ · noun
A crustacean with a broad, flat body and a pair of claws, typically found in saltwater or brackish environments. Crabs are often caught for food and are also popular in aquariums. Related: lobster, prawn, shrimp, crayfish.
BATS/bæts/ · noun
Plural of bat. A small flying mammal, typically nocturnal, that uses echolocation to navigate and find prey. Bats are found in many parts of the world and are known for their unique ability to fly. Related: flying foxes, vampires, mice, insects.
PELICAN/ˈpɛlɪkən/ · noun
A large waterbird with a large pouched bill, feeding on fish and other aquatic animals. It is known for its distinctive appearance and impressive diving abilities. Related: heron, stork, ibis, flamingo.