Alexander the Great Word Search
A free Alexander the Great word search you can play straight in the browser. The 12-word list draws on the life, work, and legacy of a famous figure, hidden across a 15×15 grid in every direction. Drag through the letters to mark a word off.
Words to find: ALEXANDER, CONQUEROR, MACEDONIA, PERSIA, EGYPT, BABYLON, GAUGAMELA, ISSUES, HALICARNASSUS, TYRE, GORDIUM, PHILIP.
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Alexander the Great word list, defined
- ALEXANDER /ˌælɪɡˈzɑːndər/ (US); /ˌælɪɡˈzɑːndə/ (UK) · noun
- As a common noun, 'alexander' refers to a tall European coastal plant (Smyrnium olusatrum) of the carrot family, formerly widely cultivated as a potherb and now naturalized in hedgerows and on cliffs; its young stems, leaves, and buds are edible with a celery-like flavor. As a given name, Alexander is one of the most historically significant names in the Western world. Related: black potherb, horse parsley, wild celery.
- CONQUEROR /ˈkɒŋkərər/ · noun
- A person who conquers a place, people, or enemy, especially by military force; one who overcomes an adversary or gains control through victory. Related: victor, vanquisher, winner, subduer.
- ISSUES /ˈɪʃuːz/ · noun and verb
- As a plural noun, issues means matters or problems that require attention, or published editions of a periodical or series. As the third-person singular present of the verb issue, it means to publish, release, or formally deliver something. Related: problems, concerns, matters, questions.
- TYRE /taɪə/ · noun
- A tyre is the rubber or metal casing fitted around a wheel. It often contains air and provides the surface that gives a vehicle traction on the road. Related: tire.
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