Illustrated Indianapolis 500 scene — AI-generated artwork behind this tournament's word search puzzle
Indianapolis 500, 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: BORGWARNER, KISSTHEBRICKS, POLEPOSITION, QUALIFYING, PRACTICE, GREENFLAG, YELLOWFLAG, REDFLAG, RESTART, PACECAR, TURBO, OVERTAKE.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
Indianapolis 500 word list, defined
QUALIFYING/kwɒˈlaɪfɪŋ/ · adjective
Serving to qualify or make something more precise; having the power to qualify or make something more precise. Related: qualifying, precise, authoritative, exact.
PRACTICE/ˈpræktɪs/ · noun, verb
The act of putting a plan or idea into effect; a repeated performance or exercise in order to improve a skill. Related: exercise, rehearsal, drill, training.
RESTART/riːˈstɑːt/ · verb
To start again, often after a failure or interruption. To restart a computer or machine means to turn it off and then turn it back on again. Related: begin again, start over, reinitiate, reboot.
TURBO/ˈtɜːrboʊ/ · noun, verb
A turbine or a device that uses a turbine to drive a compressor or a propeller, typically used to increase the speed or efficiency of a machine. To accelerate or increase the speed of something, especially a vehicle. Related: accelerator, booster, charger, speeder.
OVERTAKE/əvˈteɪk/ · verb
To pass or move ahead of someone or something in a race or competition, or to catch up with and pass someone who is in front of you. To take control of something from someone else. Related: pass, surpass, outstrip, overtake.