Gunsmoke Word Search
A free Gunsmoke (1955) word search you can play straight in the browser. The 12-word list draws on characters, settings, and objects from the show, hidden across a 15×15 grid in every direction. Drag through the letters to mark a word off.
First aired 1955 · CBS · Western.
Words to find: DODGECITY, KANSAS, MARSHAL, MATT, DILLON, KITTY, CHESTER, FESTUS, LONGBRANCH, SALOON, FRONTIER, COWBOY.
Diagonals are where most players stall. Once you are down to the last word or two, sweep the diagonals deliberately.
Gunsmoke word list, defined
General dictionary meanings, not specific to this puzzle's theme.
- MARSHAL British /ˈmɑːʃ(ə)l/; American /ˈmɑːrʃ(ə)l/ · verb, noun
- To organize, assemble, or direct people, forces, or resources in an orderly manner. As a noun, a marshal is an official who manages an event or ceremony, a senior military officer, or, in the United States, a judicial officer responsible for enforcing court orders and protecting courts. Related: arrange, assemble, deploy, organize.
- MATT /mæt/ · adjective
- Having a dull, non-reflective surface, especially as a finish on paint, varnish, paper, or photographic material. Related: matte, dull, non-reflective, flat.
- KITTY /ˈkɪti/ · noun
- An informal, often affectionate term for a cat, especially a domestic cat. In some contexts, especially gambling or informal speech, it can also mean a sum of money or a shared pool of money. Related: cat, feline, kitty cat, puss.
- SALOON /səˈluːn/ · noun
- A public room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served, especially in North America; also, in British car terminology, a passenger car with a separate driver's compartment. Related: bar, pub, tavern, lounge.
- FRONTIER /frʌnˈtɪər/ · noun
- The outermost boundary or border of a country or territory; more broadly, the limit of what is known, achieved, or explored in a particular field. Related: border, boundary, limit, edge.
- COWBOY /ˈkaʊbɔɪ/ · noun
- A man who herds and tends cattle on horseback, especially in the western United States; more broadly, a reckless or undisciplined person who disregards rules or safety. Related: cowhand, ranch hand, buckaroo, herdsman.
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