Illustrated Optus Stadium scene — AI-generated artwork behind this stadium's word search puzzle
This Optus Stadium word search hides 12 words on a 15×15 grid — its stands, its surface, and the traditions of its crowd. Trace each one with a finger or mouse and it locks in as soon as the whole word is covered. No signup, no download.
Words to find: OPTUS, BURSWOOD, PENINSULA, HASSELL, AECOM, ARUP, CABLE, RETRACTABLE, PANEL, TENSION, MEMBRANE, CANOPY.
Diagonals are where most players stall. Once you are down to the last word or two, sweep the diagonals deliberately.
Optus Stadium 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.
CABLE/kæbəl/ · noun, verb
A cable is a thick, heavy cord or wire, typically made of many thin wires or fibers, used for carrying electricity, signals, or data. To cable something means to connect it to a power source or a network using a cable. Related: wire, cord, fiber optic cable, network cable.
RETRACTABLE/rɪˈtræktəbəl/ · adjective
Capable of being drawn back or withdrawn, especially into a retracted position. Able to be pulled back or withdrawn. Related: drawn back, withdrawn, retractile, foldable.
PANEL/pænl/ · noun, verb
A flat surface, typically of wood or other material, used as a table or for displaying information. To discuss or examine something in a group, especially in a formal or official way. Related: board, committee, council, jury.
TENSION/ˈtɛnʃən/ · noun, verb
A state of strain or stress, or a feeling of anxiety or unease. To stretch or pull something tightly. Related: strain, stress, anxiety, unease.
MEMBRANE/ˈmembreɪn/ · noun
A thin layer of tissue that covers or separates parts of an organism, or a thin layer of material used to separate or enclose something. Related: layer, film, sheet, tissue.
CANOPY/kænəpi/ · noun
A covering of foliage or flowers over a tree or a structure, or a roof or covering for an aircraft or vehicle. A layer of air or gas that surrounds the Earth or another celestial body. Related: awning, cover, roof, umbrella.