Illustrated Americas Cup scene — AI-generated artwork behind this tournament's word search puzzle
Play a Americas Cup word search free online. We built the 12-word list around its format, its trophy, and the traditions around it, then scattered it across a 15×15 grid — horizontal, vertical and diagonal. Find them all to clear the board.
Words to find: DEFENDER, CHALLENGER, YACHT, CATAMARAN, MONOHULL, HYDROFOIL, WINGSAIL, MATCHRACE, ROUNDROBIN, SEMIFINAL, TROPHY, AULDMUG.
Diagonals are where most players stall. Once you are down to the last word or two, sweep the diagonals deliberately.
Americas Cup word list, defined
DEFENDER/dɪˈfɛndər/ · noun
A person or thing that defends or protects something or someone. A player on a sports team whose main job is to prevent the opposing team from scoring. Related: protector, guardian, savior, preserver.
CHALLENGER/tʃælɪndʒər/ · noun
A person or thing that challenges someone or something, or a spacecraft that is launched to carry out a space mission. Related: contender, opponent, rival, competitor.
YACHT/jɑːt/ · noun
A large, luxurious sailing or power boat, typically used for pleasure or racing. A yacht is often used for recreational purposes, such as cruising or sailing. Related: sailboat, yawl, sloop, cruiser.
CATAMARAN/kætəˈmærən/ · noun
A multihulled boat or ship, typically with two parallel hulls of equal size, used for racing or cruising. Related: catboat, dinghy, sailboat, yacht.
MONOHULL/ˈmɒnoʊhʌl/ · noun
A boat or ship with a single hull, as opposed to a multihull. Related: single-hulled, single-hull, one-hull, single hull.
HYDROFOIL/ˈhaɪdrəʊfaɪl/ · noun
A boat or ship that uses a wing or foil to lift it out of the water, reducing drag and increasing speed. Related: catamaran, sailboat, speedboat, jet ski.
SEMIFINAL/sɛmɪˈfaɪnəl/ · noun
The final round of competition before the final, typically involving two teams or individuals. Related: final, intermediate, preliminary, quarterfinal.
TROPHY/ˈtroʊfi/ · noun
An object given as a symbol of achievement or excellence, typically awarded to the winner of a competition or contest. A prize or honor given to someone for their achievements or accomplishments. Related: prize, medal, award, cup.