Illustrated Raleigh scene — the artwork behind this city's word search puzzle
A free Raleigh word search you can play straight in the browser. The 12-word list draws on landmarks, neighborhoods, and local flavor, hidden across a 15×15 grid in every direction. Drag through the letters to mark a word off.
Words to find: OAKWOOD, CAMERON, GLENWOOD, MORDECAI, BOYLAN, FIVEPOINTS, NORTHHILLS, SOUTHPARK, BRIERCREEK, WAREHOUSE, DOWNTOWN, PULLENPARK.
Found words stay highlighted, so the grid gets easier to read as you go and the final few tend to fall quickly.
Raleigh word list, defined
OAKWOOD/ˈoʊkwʊd/ · noun
A type of wood obtained from oak trees, often used for furniture and flooring. It is valued for its strength and durability. Related: wood, timber, lumber, plank.
WAREHOUSE/ˈwɔːr.haʊs/ · noun
A large building or area for storing goods or products, especially in a factory or industrial area. A place where goods are stored, often in large quantities. Related: depot, storehouse, godown, repository.
DOWNTOWN/dɔʊntaʊn/ · adjective, noun
The central or commercial part of a city or town; the part of a city that is furthest from the suburbs. A city's central business district. Related: city center, central business district, main street, town center.