Illustrated Coppa Italia scene — AI-generated artwork behind this tournament's word search puzzle
Coppa Italia, 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: COPPA, ITALIA, ROUNDOF32, ROUNDOF16, QUARTERFINAL, SEMIFINAL, STADIUM, OLYMPICO, GRASS, SYNTHETIC, TURF, KNOCKOUT.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
Coppa Italia word list, defined
QUARTERFINAL/kwɔrtərˈfaɪnəl/ · noun
The stage of a competition that comes after the semifinals and before the finals, typically involving four teams or players. Related: semifinal, final, playoff, elimination round.
SEMIFINAL/sɛmɪˈfaɪnəl/ · noun
The final round of competition before the final, typically involving two teams or individuals. Related: final, intermediate, preliminary, quarterfinal.
STADIUM/ˈstædɪəm/ · noun
A large, usually outdoor building or area for sports, concerts, or other public events. Related: arena, amphitheater, ground, pitch.
GRASS/ˈgræs/ · noun
A low-growing, green, herbaceous plant with narrow leaves and a long, slender stem, often found in lawns, meadows, and fields. Related: hay, herb, lawn, pasture.
SYNTHETIC/sɪnˈθɛtɪk/ · adjective
Artificially created or produced, especially by chemical or biological means; not natural or organic. Made or constructed artificially, especially by combining different materials or elements. Related: artificial, man-made, created, produced.
TURF/tɜːrf/ · noun, verb
A piece of ground covered with grass or other low-growing plants, especially one used for sports or recreation. To cheat or deceive someone, especially in a sports contest. Related: ground, soil, grass, pitch.
KNOCKOUT/nɒk.aʊt/ · noun, verb
A knockout is a blow that knocks someone or something out, or a decisive victory or success. In boxing, a knockout is when a boxer is knocked out by a punch. Related: knockdown, KO, victory, triumph.