Illustrated Monk scene — AI-generated artwork behind this TV show's word search puzzle
A free Monk (2002) 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 2002 · USA Network · Crime Comedy-Drama.
Words to find: MONK, ADAMS, RAVEN, STABLER, CARL, BALDERDASH, MYSTERIES, SQUASH, SANDY, CROWES, DEFINITIVE, AARON.
Found words stay highlighted, so the grid gets easier to read as you go and the final few tend to fall quickly.
Monk word list, defined
MONK/mɒŋk/ · noun
A man who has dedicated his life to a religious order, typically living in a monastery. A person who is devoted to a particular pursuit or activity. Related: friar, hermit, ascetic, mendicant.
RAVEN/ˈreɪvən/ · noun
A large, black bird with a distinctive call, often associated with death and mystery. In folklore, ravens are said to be highly intelligent and often depicted as messengers or omens. Related: crow, blackbird, raven, jackdaw.
STABLER/ˈsteɪblər/ · adjective
More stable or less likely to fall over; having a lower center of gravity. Related: more stable, less likely to fall, lower center of gravity.
CARL/kɑːrl/ · noun
A man of the common people; historically, a peasant or rustic of low social standing. The term is now archaic or literary. Related: peasant, churl, rustic, commoner.
BALDERDASH/ˈbɔːl.dər.dæʃ/ · noun
Nonsense; senseless talk or writing, especially pretentious or absurd statements presented as if they were true. Related: nonsense, drivel, hogwash, poppycock.
MYSTERIES/ˈmɪstərɪz/ · noun
Plural of mystery. A thing that is not understood or is kept secret. Related: enigmas, secrets, puzzles, riddles.
SQUASH/skwɒʃ/ · noun, verb
A squash is a type of vegetable, often green or yellow in color, commonly eaten as a side dish or used in soups and stews. To squash something means to press or crush it, often with force. Related: mash, crush, press, flatten.
SANDY/sændi/ · adjective
Covered or consisting of sand; having a texture like sand. Having a yellowish or brownish colour, like sand. Related: silky, gritty, coarse, fine.
DEFINITIVE/dɪˈfɪnɪtɪv/ · adjective
Authoritative, conclusive, and final — serving as the most reliable or complete version of something. Also describes a decisive act that settles a matter beyond dispute. Related: conclusive, authoritative, decisive, final.