Illustrated Sequim scene — the artwork behind this city's word search puzzle
Sequim, 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: SEQUIM, CLALLAM, OLYMPIC, PENINSULA, DUNGENESS, LAVENDER, RAINSHADOW, ELWHA, SALISH, STRAIT, SPIT, OYSTER.
Diagonals are where most players stall. Once you are down to the last word or two, sweep the diagonals deliberately.
Sequim word list, defined
PENINSULA/ˌpɛnɪˈsʊlə/ · noun
A piece of land connected to a larger landmass by a narrow strip of land or a isthmus, or a piece of land surrounded by water on three sides. Related: headland, promontory, cape, isthmus.
LAVENDER/ˈlævəndər/ · noun
A fragrant, purple-flowered herb of the mint family, or a pale purple color. The dried flowers are used in perfumes and as a calming agent. Related: lilac, purple, lavender-blue, wisteria.
STRAIT/strɛt/ · noun
A narrow part of a sea or ocean, often with high cliffs on either side. A narrow passage of water connecting two larger bodies of water. Related: channel, passage, narrow, isthmus.
SPIT/spɪt/ · verb, noun
To expel saliva or a fluid from the mouth, or a small amount of a liquid ejected from the mouth. A small amount of a liquid ejected from the mouth. Related: spew, vomit, cough, regurgitate.
OYSTER/ˈɔɪstər/ · noun
A type of edible marine bivalve mollusk, typically found in coastal waters, often served raw on the half shell or cooked in various dishes. Related: mollusk, bivalve, shellfish, seafood.