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 /ˈfɜː.lɒŋ/ (UK); /ˈfɝː.lɔːŋ/ (US) · noun
- A furlong is a unit of distance equal to one-eighth of a mile, or 220 yards (about 201 metres). It survives chiefly in horse racing and in historical or agricultural references. Related: eighth of a mile.
- 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 /ˈkɑːrnɪvəl/ · noun
- A period of public revelry, feasting, and processions held annually before Lent, especially in Roman Catholic countries. More generally, any lively festival, fair, or celebration featuring entertainment, music, and amusement rides. Related: festival, fiesta, fair, jubilee.
- 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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