New York Word Search
New York, 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: ALBANY, BAGEL, BEAVER, BLUEBIRD, BROOKLYN, BUFFALO, CENTRALPARK, CHEESECAKE, COLUMBIA, CORNELL, EMPIRE, EXCELSIOR.
There is no timer pressure: take as long as you like, and spend a hint if a word will not surface.
New York word list, defined
- BAGEL /ˈbeɪɡəl/ · noun
- A ring-shaped bread roll, typically hand-rolled and boiled before being baked, often topped with seeds or other ingredients. Related: roll, bread, pastry, ring.
- BEAVER /ˈbɛvər/ · noun
- A large, semi-aquatic rodent that lives in freshwater habitats, known for its distinctive flat tail and webbed hind feet. Beavers are herbivores and are well-known for their ability to build dams and lodges. Related: castor, rodent, semi-aquatic, gnawer.
- BLUEBIRD /ˈbluːbɜːrd/ · noun
- A small, brightly coloured bird with blue and yellow plumage, typically found in gardens and woodlands. A bluebird is often seen as a symbol of happiness and good fortune. Related: sparrow, finch, swallow, martin.
- BUFFALO /ˈbʌfəloʊ/ · noun
- A large, hooved, herbivorous mammal with a shaggy coat, native to North America. A person who lives in or near a city, especially one who is not from the countryside. Related: bison, beefalo, water buffalo, cape buffalo.
- CHEESECAKE /tʃiːzˈkeɪk/ · noun
- A rich, creamy dessert consisting of a base made from ground biscuits or pastry, topped with a mixture of cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla, baked until set and often served with a fruit sauce or topping. Related: torte, cake, pastry, dessert.
- EMPIRE /ɛmˈpaɪər/ · noun
- A large and powerful state or territory ruled by an emperor or empress, or a group of people who share a common culture or history. A style of furniture or decoration characterized by grandeur and opulence. Related: empire state, realm, kingdom, dynasty.
- EXCELSIOR /ɛksˈsɛliər/ · noun
- A phrase used as a motto, especially in the United States, meaning 'ever upward' or 'always upward'. Related: ever upward, always upward, ascend, rise.
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