Ohio Word Search

Play a Ohio 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: BUCKEYE, CARNATION, CARDINAL, OHIO, CUYAHOGA, HOCKINGHILLS, LAKEERIE, ROCKHALL, ROCKANDROLL, CINCINNATI, COLUMBUS, CLEVELAND.

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

Ohio word list, defined

BUCKEYE /ˈbʌkˌaɪ/ · noun

A buckeye is a small, dark brown or black nut with a distinctive white eye spot, typically associated with the Ohio buckeye tree (Aesculus glabra). It is often considered a good luck charm in Ohio. Related: nut, acorn, hazelnut, pecan.

CARNATION /kɑːrˈneɪʃən/ · noun

A type of flowering plant with showy, fragrant flowers, often used in bouquets and arrangements. A carnation is a symbol of love, fascination, and distinction. Related: flower, bloom, posy, gardenia.

CARDINAL /kɑːrdɪnəl/ · noun

A cardinal is a type of bird, typically brightly colored, and a senior bishop in a Christian church. The term can also refer to a principal or essential element. Related: principal, primary, chief, essential.

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