Illustrated Liege-Bastogne-Liege scene — AI-generated artwork behind this tournament's word search puzzle
Liege-Bastogne-Liege, 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: LIEGE, BASTOGNE, ARDENNES, MONUMENT, CLASSIC, DOYENNE, REDOUTE, STOCKEU, WANNE, HAUTELEVEE, NANIOT, COBBLES.
Found words stay highlighted, so the grid gets easier to read as you go and the final few tend to fall quickly.
Liege-Bastogne-Liege word list, defined
LIEGE/liːdʒ/ · noun
A liege is a lord or master to whom allegiance is due, or a person who is under the protection of a lord or monarch. It can also refer to a feudal lord or a sovereign. Related: lord, master, sovereign, feudal lord.
MONUMENT/ˈmɒnəmənt/ · noun
A structure or building erected to commemorate a person or event, or to mark a place of historical or cultural significance. A large stone or other structure, especially one that is impressive or monumental. Related: landmark, statue, monolith, obelisk.
CLASSIC/ˈklæs.ɪk/ · adjective, noun
As an adjective, classic describes something judged to be of the highest quality or of enduring value and significance, particularly in its original or most typical form; as a noun, it refers to a work — literary, artistic, musical, or otherwise — recognized as exemplary and long-lasting. Related: timeless, enduring, quintessential, exemplary.
DOYENNE/dɔɪˈjɛn/ · noun
A woman who is the most respected or prominent in a particular field or profession; the senior and most distinguished female member of a group. Related: doyen, matriarch, grande dame, elder stateswoman.
COBBLES/ˈkɒb.əlz/ · noun (plural); also a verb form
Cobbles are small, rounded stones, especially ones used to pave streets and paths. As a verb form, 'cobbles' can be the third-person singular of 'cobble', meaning to make or repair roughly or hastily. Related: cobblestones, paving stones, setts, stones.