Melbourne Cup Word Search
Melbourne Cup, 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: MELBOURNE, THOROUGHBRED, FLEMINGTON, CAULFIELD, JOCKEY, HANDICAP, FURLONG, STAKES, TRIFECTA, QUADDIE, CARNIVAL, SPRING.
Found words stay highlighted, so the grid gets easier to read as you go and the final few tend to fall quickly.
Melbourne Cup word list, defined
- THOROUGHBRED /ˈθɒrəubrɛd/ · noun
- A breed of horse known for its speed and endurance, or a person of high social standing or refinement. Related: high-bred, refined, cultivated, polished.
- 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.
- HANDICAP /hæn'dɛp/ · noun
- A disadvantage or limitation that prevents someone or something from competing fairly; a physical or mental condition that affects a person's ability to perform a particular activity. Related: disadvantage, limitation, barrier, obstacle.
- FURLONG /fɜːrlɒŋ/ · noun
- A unit of length equal to one-eighth of a mile, or 220 yards. It is often used in horse racing to measure the distance around a track. Related: mile, yard, rood, chain.
- STAKES /steɪks/ · noun, verb
- Stakes are long, thin pieces of wood, metal, or plastic used to support or mark something, such as a fence post or a marker in a game. To stake something means to risk or invest something, especially money, in the hope of gaining a profit. Related: posts, markers, risks, bets.
- TRIFECTA /traɪˈfɛktə/ · noun
- A trifecta is a winning bet in which the bettor correctly selects the first, second, and third-place finishers in a race, usually in exact order. The term is also used more broadly to refer to a set of three things, especially when considered impressive or desirable. Related: triple crown, hat-trick, treble, triad.
- CARNIVAL /kɑːrnɪvəl/ · noun
- A traveling fair or exhibition, typically with sideshows, games, and rides, often held in a large tent or on a temporary site. A festive celebration, often with music, dancing, and other entertainment. Related: fair, exhibition, circus, spectacle.
- SPRING /sprɪŋ/ · noun, verb
- A season of the year between winter and summer, typically characterized by mild weather and the blooming of flowers. To move or cause to move upward or outward, as by a sudden release of energy. Related: summer, autumn, season, period.
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