Boston Marathon Word Search
A free Boston Marathon word search you can play straight in the browser. The 12-word list draws on its format, its trophy, and the traditions around it, hidden across a 15×15 grid in every direction. Drag through the letters to mark a word off.
Words to find: MARATHON, BOSTON, HOPKINTON, WELLESLEY, HEARTBREAKHILL, COPLEY, KENMORE, FINISHLINE, STARTLINE, QUALIFY, AGEGROUP, ELITE.
Every word on the list appears exactly once. Words can run forwards or backwards, so scan both directions before you move on.
Boston Marathon word list, defined
- MARATHON /məˈræθɒn/ · noun
- A long-distance running race, typically 42.195 kilometers (26.2 miles) in length. A prolonged and arduous effort or activity. Related: long-distance run, ultramarathon, triathlon, marathon runner.
- BOSTON /bɒstən/ · proper noun
- The capital city of Massachusetts, in the northeastern United States. A major port and cultural center. Related: Cambridge, Providence, New York, Philadelphia.
- QUALIFY /kwɒˈlaɪf/ · verb
- To make someone or something suitable or eligible for something, or to give a reason or explanation for something. To have a particular quality or characteristic. Related: certify, authenticate, validate, endorse.
- ELITE /ɛˈliːt/ · adjective
- A small and exclusive group of people considered to be the best in a particular field or activity. Highly skilled or accomplished. Related: select, excellent, superior, preeminent.
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