Illustrated Santa Clara scene — the artwork behind this city's word search puzzle
Santa Clara, 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: LEVIS, NINERS, INTEL, SILICON, MISSION, GUADALUPE, CLARKVILLE, ELCAMINO, SANTOMAS, LAWRENCE, ADOBE, ORCHARD.
There is no timer pressure: take as long as you like, and spend a hint if a word will not surface.
Santa Clara word list, defined
LEVIS/ˈliːvaɪz/ · noun
A brand of denim jeans and related clothing. Related: denim jeans, blue jeans, Levi Strauss jeans.
INTEL/ˈɪntɛl/ · noun
Intelligence or information, especially military or strategic information. A product of Intel Corporation, a US-based technology company. Related: information, intelligence, data, knowledge.
SILICON/ˈsɪlɪkən/ · noun
A chemical element with the symbol Si and atomic number 14, found in many minerals and used in the manufacture of semiconductors and other electronic components. Related: silica, silicate, silicic, silicic acid.
MISSION/ˈmɪʃən/ · noun, verb
A task or job assigned to a person or group, or a formal organization with a specific purpose. To send someone on a task or job. Related: assignment, task, job, commission.
ADOBE/ædoʊb/ · noun
A building material made from earth and other organic materials, often used for construction and architecture. Adobe is also a software company that specializes in creating creative and multimedia software. Related: earth, mud, clay, bricks.
ORCHARD/ɔːrtʃərd/ · noun
A piece of land planted with fruit trees, especially apples or pears, typically forming a park or garden. Related: garden, park, plantation, grove.