Nevada Word Search

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

Nevada, 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: RENO, LASVEGAS, HENDERSON, SPARKS, CARSONCITY, BATTLEBORN, SILVERSTATE, SAGEBRUSH, BIGHORN, SINGLELEAFPINON, RAINBOWTROUT, DESERTTORTOISE.

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

Nevada word list, defined

RENO /ˈriːnoʊ/ · proper noun
Reno is a city located in the state of Nevada in the United States. It is known for its casinos and outdoor recreation opportunities. Related: Reno, Nevada, The Biggest Little City in the World.
SPARKS /spɑːks/ · noun, verb
Small flashes of light, typically produced by the rapid oxidation of a fuel, such as a sparkler or a firework. To produce or emit sparks, typically in a sudden or brief manner. Related: glow, flash, sparkle, flicker.
SAGEBRUSH /ˈseɪdʒbrʌʃ/ · noun
A shrub of the genus Artemisia, native to North America, having silvery-gray foliage and small yellow flowers. It is often used as a symbol of the American West. Related: brush, shrub, herb, weed.
BIGHORN /ˈbaɪhɔːrn/ · noun
A large wild North American sheep (Ovis canadensis) of mountainous regions, the male of which has massive, spirally curved horns. Also, such an animal's horn itself when used as a material or object. Related: rocky mountain sheep, mountain sheep, wild sheep.

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