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 /kænˈdɪdɪtˌz/ · noun
- People who are being considered for a job, position, or award. A person who is officially nominated as a candidate for an election. Related: applicants, nominees, runners, hopefuls.
- 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
- A sudden, brief attack or raid, especially by aircraft. To subject to a sudden, brief attack or raid. Related: raid, attack, sweep, invasion.
- 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 or goal of a process, activity, or strategy. In games, especially chess, the endgame refers to the final stage of the game when there are few pieces left on the board. Related: goal, objective, aim, target.
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