Flags of the World Word Search
A free Flags of the World word search you can play straight in the browser. The 12-word list draws on the terms and ideas of a school subject, hidden across a 15×15 grid in every direction. Drag through the letters to mark a word off.
Words to find: UNION, CREST, BANNER, ENSIGN, TRIANGLE, SCARLET, AZURE, GOLD, STRIPE, COAT, JACK, BADGE.
Diagonals are where most players stall. Once you are down to the last word or two, sweep the diagonals deliberately.
Flags of the World word list, defined
- UNION /ˈjuːniən/ · noun, verb
- As a noun, union means an organization of workers, a marriage, an agreement or joining together, or the state of being united. As a verb, it is a formal term meaning to join or combine. Related: agreement, alliance, association, merger.
- CREST /krɛst/ · noun
- The highest part or point of something, such as the top of a hill, wave, or roof; also a distinctive emblem or device displayed on a coat of arms or helmet. Related: peak, summit, apex, top.
- BANNER /ˈbænər/ · noun
- A long strip of cloth bearing a slogan, design, or symbol, displayed publicly to advertise, celebrate, or identify a cause; also, a flag or standard representing a nation, army, or group. Related: flag, standard, ensign, pennant.
- ENSIGN /ˈɛnsən/ · noun
- A flag or standard, especially the national flag of a country displayed on a ship or at public buildings; also, in some navies such as that of the United States, the lowest rank of commissioned officer. Related: flag, banner, standard, pennant.
- TRIANGLE /ˈtraɪæŋɡəl/ · noun
- A closed plane figure with three straight sides and three angles. The word also denotes a musical instrument consisting of a metal rod bent into a triangle and struck with a beater. Related: three-sided figure, trigon, triangular shape.
- SCARLET /ˈskɑːrlət/ (British); /ˈskɑːrtət/ (American) · adjective, noun, verb
- Bright or vivid red. As a noun, scarlet is the color itself; as a verb, it means to make or become scarlet. Related: crimson, vermilion, blood-red, red.
- AZURE /ˈæʒər/ · noun, adjective
- A bright blue colour, especially that of a clear sky. As an adjective, it describes something of this vivid sky-blue hue. Related: cerulean, sky-blue, cobalt, sapphire.
- GOLD /ɡoʊld/ (US); /ɡəʊld/ (British) · noun, verb, adjective
- Gold is a precious, naturally occurring metallic element with a distinctive yellow color, valued for its rarity and resistance to corrosion. The word also denotes this color, money or wealth, a medal or award, and something exceptionally valuable or desirable; as a verb, it means to cover or decorate with gold, and as an adjective, it describes things made of, colored like, or associated with gold. Related: bullion, precious metal, aurum, golden.
- STRIPE /staɪp/ · noun, verb
- As a noun, a stripe is a long, narrow band or line, especially one of a different colour or texture from its surroundings. As a verb, to stripe means to mark something with stripes or arrange it in parallel bands. Related: band, streak, bar, line.
- COAT /kəʊt/ (British), /koʊt/ (US) · noun, verb
- A coat is a garment worn on the upper body, typically sleeved and fastening down the front, or the fur or wool covering of an animal. As a verb, it means to cover something with a thin layer of a substance. Related: jacket, overcoat, cloak, wrapper.
- JACK /dʒæk/ · noun and verb
- As a noun, jack refers to several related objects: a male donkey, a device used for lifting or supporting, an electrical socket, a playing card lower than a queen, or an informal term for a man or laborer. As a verb, it means to lift or support with a jack, or, informally, to raise or increase something, especially a price. Related: lifting device, socket, card, male donkey.
- BADGE /bædʒ/ · noun, verb
- A badge is a small object or emblem worn or displayed to show rank, membership, achievement, or affiliation. As a verb, to badge means to furnish someone with a badge. Related: emblem, insignia, crest, pin.
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