Commonwealth Games Word Search
Commonwealth Games, 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: HEATS, SEMIS, FINALS, ROUNDROBIN, ELIMINATION, PRELIMS, MATCHES, BATON, RELAY, TORCH, MASCOT, ANTHEM.
Diagonals are where most players stall. Once you are down to the last word or two, sweep the diagonals deliberately.
Commonwealth Games word list, defined
- HEATS /hɪts/ · noun, verb
- A high temperature, especially one that is produced by heat or fire. To make something hotter or to increase its temperature. Related: heat, warmth, temperature, fire.
- FINALS /ˈfaɪnəlz/ · noun
- The last round of a competition or tournament, especially in sports. The final stage or round of a series of events. Related: lasts, conclusion, culmination, decider.
- ELIMINATION /ɪlɪmɪˈneɪʃən/ · noun, verb
- The act of removing or getting rid of something, or the process of identifying the correct answer by eliminating incorrect options. The process of removing or getting rid of something, especially a person or a group, from a particular situation or position. Related: removal, exclusion, dismissal, eradication.
- PRELIMS /ˈprɛlɪmz/ · noun
- Preliminary examinations or tests, especially those taken before a main examination. In sports, especially boxing, a preliminary bout. Related: preliminary, preliminary examination, qualifying round, preliminary test.
- MATCHES /mætʃɪz/ · noun, verb
- A small stick of combustible material used to produce fire, typically made of wood or paper, and used for lighting cigarettes, cigars, or other objects. To ignite or set fire to something. Related: lights, ignites, fires, kindles.
- BATON /bætən/ · noun
- A stick or rod, typically of wood, used as a conductor's signal in music, or a symbol of authority or office. In sports, a baton is a small ball or stick used in relay races. Related: stick, rod, wand, sceptre.
- RELAY /ˈreɪli/ · noun, verb
- A device or system that receives and retransmits a signal or message, or to pass on information or a task to another person or team. Related: repeater, transmitter, retransmitter, handover.
- TORCH /tɔːrtʃ/ · noun, verb
- A portable device that produces light, typically by burning fuel, or a device that produces light by electricity, especially one used for carrying or holding in the hand. To ignite or set alight something. Related: lantern, lighter, candle, flame.
- MASCOT /mæskɒt/ · noun
- A person or animal that serves as a symbol or representative of a particular group, organization, or activity, often used to promote or entertain. Related: symbol, representative, emblem, ambassador.
- ANTHEM /ˈænθəm/ · noun
- A song or piece of music that is officially adopted by a country or group as its representative or symbol, or a person who sings such a song. A person who sings or plays a musical instrument in a public performance. Related: hymn, song, chorus, ditty.
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