Preakness Stakes Word Search

Illustrated Preakness Stakes scene — AI-generated artwork behind this tournament's word search puzzle
Illustrated Preakness Stakes scene — AI-generated artwork behind this tournament's word search puzzle

Play a Preakness Stakes 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: PREAKNESS, STAKES, PIMLICO, BALTIMORE, MARYLAND, TRIPLE, CROWN, BELMONT, DERBY, KENTUCKY, THOROUGHBRED, JOCKEY.

Diagonals are where most players stall. Once you are down to the last word or two, sweep the diagonals deliberately.

Preakness Stakes word list, defined

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.
TRIPLE /trɪpl/ · noun, verb
A number or quantity consisting of three units; to multiply or increase something by three. To make or become three times as great or intense. Related: triple-fold, threefold, triplicate, three-time.
CROWN /krɔʊn/ · noun, verb
A royal headdress, typically worn by a king or queen. To make or form into a crown, especially by adding a crown to something. Related: diadem, coronet, tiara, headpiece.
DERBY /ˈdɑːrbɪ/ · noun, verb
A type of horse racing, or a type of hat, typically made of felt and having a wide brim and indented crown. In a verb form, to compete in a derby, or to wear a derby hat. Related: hat, racing, competition, contest.
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.

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