Alaska Word Search
Alaska, as a word search. 12 words drawn from state symbols, landmarks, food, and famous cities 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: ALASKA, ANCHORAGE, FAIRBANKS, JUNEAU, KETCHIKAN, SITKA, WASILLA, BETHEL, NOME, BARROW, DENALI, MOUNTMCKINLEY.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
Alaska word list, defined
- ALASKA /əˈlæskə/ · noun
- The largest state of the United States, located in the far northwest of North America, separated from the contiguous states by Canada; also used as a proper noun referring to this territory.
- ANCHORAGE /ˈæŋ.kər.ɪdʒ/ · noun
- A place suitable or designated for ships to drop anchor, or the act or condition of being anchored. Figuratively, it can mean something that provides stability or security. Related: harbour, haven, mooring, roadstead.
- SITKA /sɪtkə/ · proper noun
- Sitka is a city located on Baranof Island in the state of Alaska, United States. It is known for its natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. Related: Juneau, Anchorage, Fairbanks.
- BETHEL /ˈbɛθəl/ · noun
- A place of worship, especially a chapel belonging to a Nonconformist Christian denomination such as the Methodists. In nautical use, it denotes a seamen's church or chapel aboard ship. Related: chapel, church, house of worship, place of worship.
- NOME /noʊm/ · noun
- A nome is a territorial division in Alaska, one of which is equivalent to a county in other US states. Related: borough, county.
- BARROW /ˈbærəʊ/ (UK), /ˈbæroʊ/ (US) · noun
- A barrow is a small open cart or frame with handles at one end and wheels at the other, used for carrying loads by hand; in British usage it also denotes an ancient burial mound of earth or stone. Related: cart, trolley, handcart, wagon.
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