Iowa Word Search

Play a Iowa word search free online. We built the 12-word list around state symbols, landmarks, food, and famous cities, then scattered it across a 15×15 grid — horizontal, vertical and diagonal. Find them all to clear the board.

Words to find: HAWKEYE, IOWA, DESMOINES, CEDARRAPIDS, SIOUXCITY, DAVENPORT, AMES, CYCLONES, DRAKE, LUTHER, CORN, SOYBEANS.

Every word on the list appears exactly once. Words can run forwards or backwards, so scan both directions before you move on.

Iowa word list, defined

DAVENPORT /dɑːvɛn(t)ən/ · noun

A long, upholstered sofa, often with a back and arms, typically designed for two people. A piece of furniture, especially a sofa or a desk. Related: sofa, couch, settee, divan.

AMES /ˈeɪmz/ · proper noun

A city in Iowa, United States, and the county seat of Story County. It is located approximately 30 miles north of Des Moines, Iowa's capital city. Related: city, town, village.

CYCLONES /ˈsɪkləʊnz/ · noun

A rotating low-pressure weather system, typically forming over warm ocean waters in the tropics, characterized by strong winds and heavy rainfall. Cyclones are also known as hurricanes or typhoons, depending on the region. Related: hurricanes, typhoons, twisters, tornadoes.

DRAKE /drɛɪk/ · noun

A male swan, especially a young one. A person who is a descendant of a noble or aristocratic family. Related: swan, gander, duckling, waterfowl.

CORN /kɔrn/ · noun

A hard, dry seed of a cereal grain, especially maize or wheat. Related: maize, grain, wheat, oats.

SOYBEANS /soʊˈbeɪnz/ · noun

Soybeans are a type of legume that is widely cultivated for its protein-rich seeds, which are used in a variety of products, including food, animal feed, and biodiesel. Related: legumes, beans, peas, lentils.

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