NBA Finals Word Search
NBA Finals, 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: BESTOFSEVEN, LARRYOBRIEN, BILLRUSSELL, HARDWOOD, CHAMPAGNE, PARADE, RING, DUNK, REBOUND, ASSIST, STEAL, BLOCK.
Diagonals are where most players stall. Once you are down to the last word or two, sweep the diagonals deliberately.
NBA Finals word list, defined
- HARDWOOD /hɑrdˈwʊd/ · noun
- Wood from deciduous trees, especially oak, maple, and beech, used for furniture and flooring. Hardwood is often contrasted with softwood, which comes from coniferous trees. Related: wood, timber, lumber, paneling.
- CHAMPAGNE /ʃæmˈpeɪn/ · noun
- A type of sparkling wine produced in the Champagne region of France, often served at special occasions. Related: bubbly, sparkling wine, champers, dom pérignon.
- PARADE /ˈpærəd/ · noun, verb
- A procession of people, often accompanied by music and decorations, typically held to celebrate a special occasion. To display or show something, especially in a way that is intended to attract attention. Related: procession, cortege, display, exhibition.
- RING /rɪŋ/ · noun, verb
- A circular band, typically of metal, worn around the finger as a piece of jewelry, or a sound of a bell. To encircle or surround something. Related: band, circle, ringlet, bracelet.
- DUNK /dʌŋk/ · verb, noun
- To immerse something, especially a ball, into a liquid, typically with force. A type of basketball shot where the ball is thrown downward into the hoop. Related: plunge, immerse, submerge, dip.
- REBOUND /riːbaʊnd/ · verb, noun
- To spring back or move quickly back after being pushed or thrown. A sudden, often violent return to a previous state or position. Related: bounce, spring, recoil, return.
- ASSIST /əˈsɪst/ · verb, noun
- To help or support someone or something, typically by providing information or resources. A person who helps or supports another person, especially in a particular activity or profession. Related: aid, help, support, abet.
- STEAL /stiːl/ · verb
- To take something that does not belong to you, often in a secret or dishonest way. To obtain something by deception or theft. Related: pilfer, snatch, swipe, filch.
- BLOCK /blɒk/ · noun, verb
- A solid piece of stone, wood, or other material, typically rectangular in shape. To stop or prevent something from moving or happening. Related: pillar, column, chunk, mass.
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