San Jose Word Search

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Printable San Jose word search — 15×15 letter grid with 8 words to find including SHARKS, EARTHQUAKES, JAPANTOWN, plus 4 hidden bonus words
Printable San Jose word search — 15×15 letter grid with 8 words to find including SHARKS, EARTHQUAKES, JAPANTOWN, plus 4 hidden bonus words

Play a San Jose word search free online. We built the 12-word list around landmarks, neighborhoods, and local flavor, then scattered it across a 15×15 grid — horizontal, vertical and diagonal. Find them all to clear the board.

Words to find: SHARKS, EARTHQUAKES, JAPANTOWN, ALMADEN, BERRYESSA, CAMBRIAN, EVERGREEN, GUADALUPE, DIRIDON, WINCHESTER, SANTANA, SANPEDRO.

Found words stay highlighted, so the grid gets easier to read as you go and the final few tend to fall quickly.

San Jose word list, defined

SHARKS /ʃɑːks/ · noun
A large, predatory fish with a streamlined body and a conical snout, typically found in the ocean. Sharks are known for their sharp teeth and powerful swimming abilities. Related: fish, predator, marine animal, reptile.
EARTHQUAKES /ˈɜːrθkweɪks/ · noun
The plural of earthquake: sudden violent shaking of the ground, typically caused by movements of tectonic plates or volcanic activity beneath the Earth's surface. Related: quakes, temblors, seismic events, tremors.
EVERGREEN /ˈɛvərɡriːn/ · noun, adjective
As an adjective, evergreen describes a plant that retains its green foliage throughout the year rather than shedding all its leaves at one season. As a noun, it refers to such a plant itself, and by extension something that remains permanently fresh, relevant, or popular. Related: perennial, timeless, enduring, lasting.
WINCHESTER /ˈwɪntʃɪstər/ · noun
A Winchester is a type of repeating rifle, often associated with the American West. It can also refer to a type of ammunition or a city in England. Related: rifle, gun, firearm, shotgun.

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