Indiana Word Search

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Illustrated Indiana scene — AI-generated artwork behind this US state's word search puzzle

This Indiana 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: INDIANAPOLIS, CARDINAL, PEONY, TULIPTREE, HOOSIER, CROSSROADS, WHITETAILEDDEER, WABASH, PURDUE, BUTLER, BLOOMINGTON, EVANSVILLE.

Found words stay highlighted, so the grid gets easier to read as you go and the final few tend to fall quickly.

Indiana word list, defined

CARDINAL /ˈkɑːrdɪnəl/ · noun, adjective
A cardinal is a high-ranking official of the Roman Catholic Church appointed by the Pope, or a North American songbird with brilliant red plumage and a pointed crest. As an adjective, it describes something of the greatest importance or serving as a basis on which other things depend. Related: prelate, primate, songbird, redbird.
PEONY /pɪˈɒni/ · noun
A perennial plant with showy flowers, often used as an ornamental. Peonies are known for their large, fragrant blooms and are often associated with good fortune. Related: rose, lily, orchid, gardenia.
CROSSROADS /ˈkrɒs.rəʊdz/ · noun
A place where two or more roads meet and cross each other. Figuratively, a point at which an important decision must be made that will determine one's future course. Related: junction, intersection, crossing, fork.
BUTLER /ˈbʌtlər/ · noun
The principal male servant of a household, traditionally in charge of serving at table, supervising other domestic staff, and caring for the wine cellar. Related: steward, valet, majordomo, manservant.

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