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/ · noun
- A hill of sand, especially one formed by wind, often found in deserts. A long, narrow elevation of sand, often with a steep slope on one side. Related: hill, mound, ridge, slope.
- 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 /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.
- 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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