Kentucky Derby Word Search
Kentucky Derby, 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: CHURCHILLDOWNS, TWINSPIRES, ROSES, GARLAND, JOCKEY, MINTJULEP, DERBY, LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY, TRIPLECROWN, POSTTIME, STARTINGGATE.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
Kentucky Derby word list, defined
- ROSES /rəʊz/ · noun
- A type of flowering shrub or plant, typically having one or more large, showy flowers. Roses are often associated with love and romance. Related: flowers, blossoms, blooms, petals.
- GARLAND /ˈɡɑːrlənd/ · noun
- A rope or string of flowers, leaves, or other material, used for decoration, especially for a special occasion. A series of objects, such as beads or shells, strung together. Related: wreath, coronet, diadem, crown.
- JOCKEY /ˈdʒɒki/ · noun
- A person who rides a horse, especially in a competition, or a person who drives a vehicle, especially a racing car. A person who manages or supervises something, especially a project or a team. Related: rider, driver, operator, supervisor.
- DERBY /ˈdɜːrbi/ · noun
- A sporting contest, especially a horse race or football match, contested between local rivals or restricted to participants of a particular region or category; also, in British English, a type of formal bowler hat. Related: match, contest, race, competition.
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