Maine Word Search

Maine, as a word search. 12 words drawn from state symbols, landmarks, food, and famous cities sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.

Words to find: MAINE, PORTLAND, AUGUSTA, BANGOR, LEWISTON, BIDDEFORD, SANFORD, ACADIA, DIRIGO, MOOSE, LOBSTER, CHICKADEE.

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

Maine word list, defined

PORTLAND /ˈpɔːrtlənd/ · noun

A city in the U.S. state of Oregon, located at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers. A type of cement made from a mixture of limestone, clay, and other minerals. Related: city, metropolis, cement, concrete.

MOOSE /mʊs/ · noun

A large, hoofed, herbivorous mammal native to northern forests, typically having a dark brown coat and antlers in males. Related: elk, deer, caribou, reindeer.

LOBSTER /ˈlɒsbər/ · noun

A large, long-tailed, decapod crustacean, typically blue or greenish in colour, with a hard shell and claws, often served as food. Related: crab, prawn, shrimp, langoustine.

CHICKADEE /tʃɪkədiː/ · noun

A small, non-migratory North American bird of the tit family, typically having a black cap and white cheeks. It is known for its distinctive call and bold behavior. Related: tit, chick, sparrow, finch.

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