Illustrated Skipton scene — the artwork behind this city's word search puzzle
Skipton, 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: SKIPTON, CASTLE, CRAVEN, YORKSHIRE, SKIRFARE, CANAL, DALES, EMBSAY, CARLETON, PENNINES, LIMESTONE, WENSLEYDALE.
Found words stay highlighted, so the grid gets easier to read as you go and the final few tend to fall quickly.
Skipton word list, defined
CASTLE/kæstəl/ · noun
A large building, typically of the 12th to 15th centuries, built to be a fortress, especially one that was the residence of a king or noble. Related: fortress, stronghold, palace, mansion.
CRAVEN/krævən/ · adjective
Feeling or showing a lack of courage or strength in the face of danger or difficulty; cowardly. Having or showing a strong desire for wealth or power, often in a way that is considered unpleasant or unattractive. Related: cowardly, timid, fearful, pusillanimous.
CANAL/kænəl/ · noun
A man-made waterway, typically constructed for navigation or irrigation, often connecting two larger bodies of water. A canal may also refer to a natural watercourse, such as a river or stream, that has been artificially widened or deepened. Related: waterway, channel, lock, aqueduct.
LIMESTONE/ˈlaɪmˌstoʊn/ · noun
A type of sedimentary rock that is composed mainly of calcium carbonate, often used as a building material. Related: marble, sandstone, granite, slate.