Illustrated Willowdale scene — the artwork behind this city's word search puzzle
Willowdale, as a word search. 12 words drawn from landmarks, neighborhoods, and local flavor sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.
Words to find: WILLOWDALE, YONGE, SHEPPARD, FINCH, NORTHYORK, NEWTONBROOK, LANSING, IDELVIEW, CUMMER, EMPRESS, BAYVIEW, STEELES.
Found words stay highlighted, so the grid gets easier to read as you go and the final few tend to fall quickly.
Willowdale word list, defined
FINCH/fɪntʃ/ · noun
A small to medium-sized bird with a stout body and a short beak, typically having a brown or grey plumage. Related: sparrow, finch, songbird, bird.
CUMMER/kʌmər/ · noun
A cummerbund is a decorative sash or band worn around the waist, typically as part of a formal outfit. In golf, a cummer is a type of golf ball. Related: sash, band, girdle, belt.
EMPRESS/ɛmˈprɛs/ · noun
A woman who holds the position of empress, typically the wife or widow of an emperor. A woman of great dignity or authority. Related: queen, princess, monarch, sovereign.