March Madness Word Search
Play a March Madness word search free online. We built the 12-word list around its format, its trophy, and the traditions around it, then scattered it across a 15×15 grid — horizontal, vertical and diagonal. Find them all to clear the board.
Words to find: MARCHMADNESS, BRACKET, REGIONAL, SWEETSIXTEEN, ELITEEIGHT, FINALFOUR, QUARTERFINAL, SEMIFINAL, CHAMPIONSHIP, NCAATROPHY, CINDERELLA, UPSET.
Every word on the list appears exactly once. Words can run forwards or backwards, so scan both directions before you move on.
March Madness word list, defined
- BRACKET /ˈbrækɪt/ · noun, verb
- A punctuation mark used to enclose a word or phrase that is inserted in a quotation to clarify its meaning, or to indicate that a word or phrase is being used in a special sense. A pair of brackets or square brackets. Related: parentheses, square brackets, curly brackets, angle brackets.
- REGIONAL /ˈrɛdʒənl/ · adjective
- Relating to a particular area or region, especially one with its own distinct culture or characteristics. Related: local, regional, regionalist, provincial.
- 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.
- CHAMPIONSHIP /tʃæmp.ɪən.ʃɪp/ · noun
- The act of competing for a title or award, especially in sports. A title or award given to the winner of a competition. Related: title, award, prize, trophies.
- UPSET /ˈʌpsɛt/ · verb, noun
- To cause someone to feel unhappy or distressed, or to be in a state of being unhappy or distressed. A feeling of unhappiness or distress. Related: disturb, disquiet, displease, hurt.
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