Oakland Word Search
Oakland, as a word search. 12 words drawn from landmarks, neighborhoods, and local flavor sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.
Words to find: TEMESCAL, FRUITVALE, ROCKRIDGE, MONTCLAIR, CHINATOWN, MERRITT, ATHLETICS, TRIBUNE, LAKESHORE, DIMOND, ELMWOOD, ADAMS.
Every word on the list appears exactly once. Words can run forwards or backwards, so scan both directions before you move on.
Oakland word list, defined
- ATHLETICS /æθˈlɛtɪks/ · noun
- The practice, sport, or activity of competing in track and field events such as running, jumping, and throwing. In British English it also denotes the organized sport as a whole; in North American usage the term more often refers broadly to sports and physical exercise in general. Related: track and field, sport, sports, exercise.
- TRIBUNE /ˈtrɪbjuːn/ · noun
- A person who defends the rights or interests of others, especially a prominent champion of the people. Historically, a tribune was an official of the Roman plebs who protected citizens against magistrates and the patrician ruling class. Related: defender, advocate, champion, protector.
- LAKESHORE /ˈleɪkʃɔːr/ · noun & adjective
- The land along the edge of a lake. As an adjective, it describes something situated on or associated with the shore of a lake. Related: lakeside, shore, waterfront, bank.
- ELMWOOD /ˈɛlmˌwʊd/ · noun
- The wood of the elm tree, valued for its toughness and resistance to splitting when wet. Also used in place names (as in Elmwood) referring to a location characterized by elm trees. Related: elm timber, hardwood, timber, lumber.
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