Hans Christian Andersen Word Search
Hans Christian Andersen, as a word search. 12 words drawn from the life, work, and legacy of a famous figure 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: LITTLEMERMAID, UGLYDUCKLING, SNOWQUEEN, NEWCLOTHES, PRINCESSPEA, TINDERBOX, WILDSWANS, MATCHGIRL, NIGHTINGALE, REDSHOES, SWINEHERD, ICEMAIDEN.
The timer only feeds a small speed bonus, so take as long as you need, and spend a hint if a word will not surface.
Hans Christian Andersen word list, defined
- TINDERBOX /ˈtɪndərbɒks/ · noun
- A container, typically made of wood, used for holding tinder, a material that ignites easily, and is often used to start fires. A situation or place that is highly volatile or prone to sudden, intense conflict. Related: firebox, spark, ember, flame.
- NIGHTINGALE /ˈnaɪtɪŋɡeɪl/ · noun
- A small, active songbird with a melodious voice, typically brown or grey in color. A person who is skilled in singing, especially in an operatic style. Related: songbird, thrush, skylark, canary.
- SWINEHERD /ˈswaɪnhɜːrd/ · noun
- A person who herds or tends to pigs. The term is often associated with rural or agricultural settings. Related: pigman, pigherd, pigkeeper, swinekeeper.
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