Illustrated Bundesliga scene — AI-generated artwork behind this tournament's word search puzzle
A free Bundesliga 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: BUNDESLIGA, MEISTERSCHALE, RELEGATION, AUFSTIEG, ABSTEIG, TRAINER, KICKOFF, HALBZEIT, FREISTOSS, STRAFRAUM, STRAFSTOSS, GELBEKARTE.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
Bundesliga word list, defined
RELEGATION/ˌrɛləˈɡeɪʃən/ · noun
The act of relegating or the state of being relegated to a lower position, rank, or status. In sports, it refers specifically to the process of moving a team to a lower division. Related: demotion, downfall, degradation, dismissal.
TRAINER/ˈtreɪnər/ · noun
A person who trains athletes or animals, or a person who trains others in a particular skill or activity. A type of shoe, especially one designed for running or other sports. Related: coach, instructor, teacher, mentor.
KICKOFF/kɪkˈɒf/ · noun, verb
The act of kicking the ball to start a game of football, or the start of a project or activity. In sports, the kick-off is the start of a game. Related: start, beginning, launch, commencement.