Candidates Tournament Word Search
Candidates Tournament, 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: CANDIDATES, ROUNDROBIN, DOUBLEROUND, TIEBREAK, ARMAGEDDON, CHESSCLOCK, TIMECONTROL, INCREMENT, BLITZ, RAPID, ENDGAME, MIDDLEGAME.
Found words stay highlighted, so the grid gets easier to read as you go and the final few tend to fall quickly.
Candidates Tournament word list, defined
- CANDIDATES /ˈkændɪdəts/ · noun
- Candidates is the plural form of 'candidate': people who apply for a job, seek election to an office, or are being considered for a position, award, or degree. Related: applicants, contenders, nominees, aspirants.
- INCREMENT /ɪnˈkrɛmənt/ · verb, noun
- To increase by a small amount, or to make something increase by a small amount. A gradual increase in size, amount, or degree. Related: increase, boost, augment, enhance.
- BLITZ /blɪts/ · noun, verb
- An intensive, sudden, and overwhelming attack or campaign; as a verb, to attack or accomplish something with overwhelming speed and force. Related: assault, onslaught, offensive, barrage.
- RAPID /ˈræpɪd/ · adjective
- Moving, done, or happening quickly; happening or done in a short time. Moving quickly with a smooth, flowing motion. Related: swift, speedy, brisk, hasty.
- ENDGAME /ˈɛndɡeɪm/ · noun
- The final stage of a chess game in which only a few pieces remain on the board. More broadly, the last phase of any process, negotiation, or contest, especially when its outcome is nearly decided. Related: final stage, conclusion, last act, finale.
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