Illustrated Wankhede Stadium scene — AI-generated artwork behind this stadium's word search puzzle
A free Wankhede Stadium word search you can play straight in the browser. The 12-word list draws on its stands, its surface, and the traditions of its crowd, hidden across a 15×15 grid in every direction. Drag through the letters to mark a word off.
Words to find: WANKHEDE, MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA, CRICKET, PITCH, OUTFIELD, BOUNDARY, SIXER, FOUR, GULLY, SLIP, MIDWICKET.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
Wankhede Stadium word list, defined
CRICKET/ˈkrɪkɪt/ · noun
A small, wingless insect that jumps, typically with a distinctive chirping sound. A game played with a bat and ball, popular in many countries. Related: grasshopper, katydid, insect, leap.
PITCH/pɪtʃ/ · noun, verb
A point at which a change of direction or a new development takes place; a musical note or sound of a particular pitch. To throw or direct something in a particular direction, especially with force or skill. Related: throw, cast, launch, pitch in.
OUTFIELD/ˈaʊt.fiːld/ · noun
The area of a sports field, such as a baseball or cricket field, that is outside the infield, or the players who play in this area. Related: outfielder, outfield position, perimeter, exterior.
BOUNDARY/ˈbaʊndəri/ · noun, verb
A line or surface marking the limit of an area, or a point or stage at which something ends or begins. To mark or define the limits of something. Related: limit, edge, border, margin.
SIXER/sɪksər/ · noun
A six-pack of beer; a six-pack of anything, especially a collection of six items packaged together. In cricket, a six is a score of six runs, achieved by hitting the ball over the boundary without being touched. Related: pack, collection, set, batch.
FOUR/fɔː/ · noun, number
A number equal to one more than three. A symbol representing this number. Related: quatre, quattro, vier, cuatro.
GULLY/ˈɡʌli/ · noun
A deep, narrow valley with steep sides, typically with a stream or river flowing through it. A gully can also refer to a depression or a ditch, especially one that is deep and narrow. Related: ditch, glen, ravine, chasm.
SLIP/slɪp/ · verb, noun
To move or cause something to move suddenly and often uncontrollably, typically because of a loss of balance or grip. A smooth, slippery surface or a sudden movement that causes someone or something to fall or slide. Related: slide, fall, trip, stumble.