Namib-Naukluft Word Search
A free Namib-Naukluft 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: DUNE, SOSSUSVLEI, DEADVLEI, WADI, SESRIEM, NAUKLUFT, WELWITSCHIA, ORYX, SPRINGBOK, CHEETAH, LEOPARD, HYENA.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
Namib-Naukluft word list, defined
- DUNE /djuːn/ (UK); /duːn/ (US) · noun
- A hill or ridge of loose wind-blown sand, typically found along seashores or in deserts. Related: sandhill, hillock, mound, ridge.
- WADI /ˈwɑːdi/ · noun
- A wadi is a dry riverbed or a valley in a desert or semi-arid region, often with a seasonal stream. It is typically found in the Middle East and North Africa. Related: dry riverbed, arroyo, creek bed, riverbed.
- WELWITSCHIA /wɛlwɪtʃiə/ · noun
- Welwitschia is a genus of succulent plants in the family Welwitschiaceae, native to the Namib Desert in southern Africa. It is characterized by its unique, slow-growing habit and its ability to survive in extremely arid conditions. Related: succulent, desert plant, endemic species.
- ORYX /ˈɔrɪks/ · noun
- A type of antelope found in Africa, typically with long, straight horns. Oryx are known for their distinctive appearance and ability to survive in arid environments. Related: antelope, gazelle, pronghorn, goat.
- SPRINGBOK /ˈsprɪŋbɒk/ · noun
- A medium-sized, jumping antelope native to southern Africa, known for its striking appearance and impressive leaping ability. Related: antelope, gazelle, impala, leaper.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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