Illustrated Minnesota scene — AI-generated artwork behind this US state's word search puzzle
A free Minnesota 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: MINNEAPOLIS, STPAUL, DULUTH, ROCHESTER, BLOOMINGTON, MANKATO, STCLOUD, WINONA, LOON, MOOSE, WALLEYE, AGATE.
Diagonals are where most players stall. Once you are down to the last word or two, sweep the diagonals deliberately.
Minnesota word list, defined
LOON/luːn/ · noun
A large aquatic bird with a distinctive call, found in northern parts of North America and Eurasia. A foolish or eccentric person. Related: fool, eccentric, crank, nut.
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.
WALLEYE/ˈwɔːlaɪ/ · noun
The walleye is a freshwater fish native to North America, characterized by its distinctive eyes that seem to stare outward, and prized for its flavorful flesh. Related: walleye fish, Stizostedion vitreum, yellow pikeperch.
AGATE/ˈæɡət/ · noun
A semi-precious gemstone, a variety of chalcedony, characterized by fine bands of different colors; also, in printing, a small type size of about 5.5 points. Related: chalcedony, carnelian, onyx, jasper.