Seattle Word Search

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Printable Seattle word search — 15×15 letter grid with 8 words to find including SEAHAWKS, MARINERS, KRAKEN, plus 4 hidden bonus words
Printable Seattle word search — 15×15 letter grid with 8 words to find including SEAHAWKS, MARINERS, KRAKEN, plus 4 hidden bonus words

A free Seattle 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: SEAHAWKS, MARINERS, KRAKEN, SOUNDERS, BALLARD, FREMONT, BELLTOWN, MAGNOLIA, RAINIER, PUGET, SALMON, GRUNGE.

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

Seattle word list, defined

MARINERS /ˈmærɪnərz/ · noun
People who sail or navigate ships, especially as their occupation. Mariners are skilled sailors who have spent their lives at sea. Related: sailors, seafarers, shipmen, navigators.
KRAKEN /ˈkrɑːkən/ · noun
A legendary sea monster said to dwell off the coasts of Norway and Greenland, often depicted as a massive squid or octopus. The term has also been used to describe a large squid or octopus. Related: sea monster, squid, octopus, beast.
SOUNDERS /ˈsaʊndərz/ · noun
Sounders are devices that produce a loud, clear sound, often used in navigation or warning systems. They can also refer to people who make a loud noise, often to attract attention. Related: bell, horn, siren, whistle.
MAGNOLIA /mæɡˈnoʊliə/ · noun
A large, showy flowering tree or shrub, native to Asia and North America, with large, fragrant flowers and glossy leaves. The magnolia is often cultivated for its beauty and fragrance. Related: camellia, cherry blossom, gardenia, hawthorn.
RAINIER /ˈreɪniər/ · adjective
Comparative form of rainy, meaning more rainy or having more rain. Related: wetter, more rainy.
SALMON /ˈsæmən/ · noun
A fish with a pink or reddish body, often found in cold water. Salmon are anadromous, meaning they migrate from saltwater to freshwater to spawn. Related: trout, fish, salmonella, herring.
GRUNGE /ˈɡrʌndʒ/ · noun
A genre of music characterized by its heavy sound and often anti-establishment attitude, emerging in the late 1980s in Seattle. A style of fashion characterized by flannel shirts, ripped jeans, and long hair. Related: punk, alternative, heavy metal, hard rock.

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