Colorado Word Search

This Colorado word search hides 12 words on a 15×15 grid — state symbols, landmarks, food, and famous cities. 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: DENVER, AURORA, BOULDER, LAKEWOOD, THORNTON, ARVADA, WESTMINSTER, GREELEY, ASPEN, VAIL, TELLURIDE, DURANGO.

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Colorado word list, defined

AURORA /ɔːˈrɔːrə/ · noun

The natural light display in the sky at sunrise or sunset, caused by light from the sun interacting with the Earth's atmosphere. A spectacular display of colored light in the sky, typically seen at dawn or dusk. Related: dawn, sunrise, sunset, daybreak.

BOULDER /ˈbaʊldər/ · noun

A large rock, typically one that is rounded or irregular in shape and is found on the ground or on a hillside. A large, rounded mass of stone. Related: rock, stone, mass, cliff.

ASPEN /æspən/ · noun

A deciduous tree of the genus Populus, typically having a slender trunk and a broad, rounded crown. Aspen trees are known for their bright green leaves and distinctive white bark. Related: poplar, quaking tree, trembling tree, silver leaf.

VAIL /vɛɪl/ · verb

To cover or conceal something, especially by hanging or spreading something over it. To make something less visible or less effective. Related: cover, conceal, hide, obscure.

TELLURIDE /tɛlˈʊraɪd/ · noun

A town in Colorado, USA, known for its ski resort and annual music festival. A rare mineral, tellurium, found in the area. Related: town, resort, mining town, ski resort.

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