Illustrated World Series scene — AI-generated artwork behind this tournament's word search puzzle
A free World Series word search you can play straight in the browser. The 12-word list draws on its format, its trophy, and the traditions around it, hidden across a 15×15 grid in every direction. Drag through the letters to mark a word off.
Words to find: WORLDSERIES, BESTOFSEVEN, DIVISIONSERIES, WILDCARD, FALLCLASSIC, PENNANT, RING, PARADE, CEREMONY, ANTHEM, FIREWORKS, BALLPARK.
There is no timer pressure: take as long as you like, and spend a hint if a word will not surface.
World Series word list, defined
WILDCARD/ˈwaɪldkɑːrd/ · noun
A character or symbol used in computing and programming to represent a variable or unknown value, often used in pattern matching or searching. In games and sports, a wild card is a player or team that is given a special status or advantage. Related: variable, placeholder, joker, wild.
PENNANT/pɛnənt/ · noun
A flag or banner, typically triangular in shape, used as a symbol of a team, organization, or country. A pennant may also refer to a type of sail. Related: flag, banner, standard, ensign.
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.
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.
CEREMONY/ˈsɛrɪməni/ · noun
A formal or official act or occasion, typically with a ritual or symbolic element; a public display of respect or celebration. Related: rite, ritual, ceremony, observance.
ANTHEM/ˈænθəm/ · noun
A song or piece of music that is officially adopted by a country or group as its representative or symbol, or a person who sings such a song. A person who sings or plays a musical instrument in a public performance. Related: hymn, song, chorus, ditty.
FIREWORKS/ˈfaɪərwɔːks/ · noun
A device that produces a bright display of colorful lights, sounds, or smoke, typically set off on special occasions such as New Year's Eve or the Fourth of July. Related: pyrotechnics, explosives, display, illumination.
BALLPARK/ˈbɔːlˌpɑːrk/ · noun
A rough estimate or approximation, especially of a quantity or amount; a ballpark figure is a rough estimate of the cost, time, or amount of something. Related: approximate, rough, guesstimate, estimate.