Indiana Word Search

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 /kɑːrdɪnəl/ · noun

A cardinal is a type of bird, typically brightly colored, and a senior bishop in a Christian church. The term can also refer to a principal or essential element. Related: principal, primary, chief, essential.

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 /krɒsˈroʊdz/ · noun

A road or intersection where two or more roads meet, or a critical point where a decision must be made. Related: intersection, junction, turning point, fork in the road.

BUTLER /ˈbʌtlər/ · noun

A man employed in a large house to perform various domestic duties, typically including serving food and drink. A person who acts as a servant or attendant, especially in a formal or ceremonial capacity. Related: valet, majordomo, footman, servant.

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