The Handmaid's Tale Word Search

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This The Handmaid's Tale (2017) word search hides 12 words on a 15×15 grid — characters, settings, and objects from the show. Trace each one with a finger or mouse and it locks in as soon as the whole word is covered. No signup, no download.

First aired 2017 · Hulu · Dystopian Drama.

Words to find: OFFRED, JUNE, WATERFORD, GILEAD, SERENA, COMMANDER, AUNTS, MARTHA, REDCAP, HANDMAID, RESISTANCE, SCARLET.

Found words stay highlighted, so the grid gets easier to read as you go and the final few tend to fall quickly.

The Handmaid's Tale word list, defined

COMMANDER /kəˈmɑːndər/ · noun
A commander is a person who exercises authority and control over an organized body, especially a military unit or naval vessel. It is also a commissioned officer rank in many navies, above lieutenant commander and below captain. Related: chief, leader, head, captain.
REDCAP /ˈrɛdkæp/ · noun
A redcap is a type of mythical creature from Scottish folklore, often depicted as a small, mischievous spirit. It is also a term used to describe a person who wears a red cap or a hat. Related: sprite, imp, goblin, elf.
HANDMAID /hændmeɪd/ · noun
A female servant or attendant, especially one who is in charge of the household or domestic staff. A woman who serves as a personal attendant or companion to a woman of higher social status. Related: maid, servant, attendant, companion.
RESISTANCE /ˈrɛzɪstəns/ · noun, verb
The act of resisting; the opposition or force that is offered to motion or pressure. The ability or tendency of a material to resist the flow of an electric current. Related: opposition, obstruction, hindrance, obstacle.
SCARLET /ˈskɑːrət/ · adjective
A bright red color. A deep red color, especially one that is rich and vivid. Related: red, crimson, ruby, cerise.

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