Illustrated Billie Jean King Cup scene — AI-generated artwork behind this tournament's word search puzzle
Billie Jean King Cup, as a word search. 12 words drawn from its format, its trophy, and the traditions around it 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: BILLIE, JEAN, KING, CUPS, TROPHY, QUALIFYING, FINALS, SEMIS, KNOCKOUT, GROUP, TIES, ZONE.
There is no timer pressure: take as long as you like, and spend a hint if a word will not surface.
Billie Jean King Cup word list, defined
BILLIE/ˈbɪli/ · noun
A companion, mate, or close friend; a fellow. Used chiefly in Scottish and Australian/New Zealand informal speech. Related: mate, pal, chum, buddy.
JEAN/dʒɛn/ · noun
A type of durable cotton fabric, often used to make pants, jackets, and other casual clothing. A person who works with or repairs jeans, especially in a factory. Related: denim, fabric, cloth, pants.
KING/kɪŋ/ · noun
The male ruler of a kingdom, or a man who holds supreme power and authority. A person who is considered to be in a position of great power or influence. Related: monarch, ruler, sovereign, emperor.
CUPS/kʌps/ · noun
Cups is the plural of cup: small open drinking vessels, typically with a handle and no saucer, used for hot drinks; also the standard units of volume in cooking (a cup equals about 240 ml in the US), and trophies awarded as prizes in competitions. Related: mugs, goblets, trophies, chalices.
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.
QUALIFYING/kwɒˈlaɪfɪŋ/ · adjective
Serving to qualify or make something more precise; having the power to qualify or make something more precise. Related: qualifying, precise, authoritative, exact.
FINALS/ˈfaɪnəlz/ · noun
The plural of "final": either the last series of games or matches in a competition that decides the champion, or the final examinations taken at the end of a school term or degree program. Related: championship, decider, examinations, tests.
KNOCKOUT/nɒk.aʊt/ · noun, verb
A knockout is a blow that knocks someone or something out, or a decisive victory or success. In boxing, a knockout is when a boxer is knocked out by a punch. Related: knockdown, KO, victory, triumph.
GROUP/gruːp/ · noun, verb
A number of individuals or things that are related or associated in some way; a collection of people or things that are grouped together. To bring or gather into a group. Related: set, collection, assembly, gang.
TIES/taɪz/ · noun, verb
A connection or link between two or more things; to fasten or secure something with a cord or string. In sports, a shot that scores a point by going through the opponent's goal. Related: link, connection, bond, fasten.
ZONE/zoʊn/ · noun, verb
A particular area or region of an activity, industry, or sphere of interest; a designated area or region of a country or city. Related: area, region, sector, sphere.