District of Columbia Word Search
A free District of Columbia word search you can play straight in the browser. The 12-word list draws on state symbols, landmarks, food, and famous cities, hidden across a 15×15 grid in every direction. Drag through the letters to mark a word off.
Words to find: WASHINGTON, CAPITOL, WHITEHOUSE, MONUMENT, LINCOLN, JEFFERSON, ROOSEVELT, SMITHSONIAN, NATIONALS, CAPITALS, GEORGETOWN, ADAMSMORGAN.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
District of Columbia word list, defined
- CAPITOL /ˈkæpɪtəl/ · noun
- A building in which a legislative body meets; in the United States, specifically the building housing the US Congress in Washington, DC, or a state legislature's building. Related: statehouse, legislature building, government building, seat of government.
- MONUMENT /ˈmɒnəmənt/ · noun
- A structure or building erected to commemorate a person or event, or to mark a place of historical or cultural significance. A large stone or other structure, especially one that is impressive or monumental. Related: landmark, statue, monolith, obelisk.
- NATIONALS /næʃənəlz/ · noun
- People who are citizens of a particular country or have a strong connection to it. The sports teams representing a country in international competitions. Related: citizens, patriots, countrymen, residents.
- CAPITALS /ˈkæpɪtəlz/ · noun
- The plural of 'capital': cities that serve as the seat of government of a country or region, uppercase letters used in writing, or wealth and financial assets available for use. Related: capital, metropolis, seat of government, assets.
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