Yakushima Word Search
Yakushima, as a word search. 12 words drawn from its architecture, its landscape, and the people who built it 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: YAKUSHIMA, JOMON, SUGI, MOSS, FOREST, CEDAR, ANCIENT, WILDLIFE, MONKEYS, MACAQUE, SIKA, SHINTO.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
Yakushima word list, defined
- MOSS /mɒs/ · noun
- A small non-vascular plant that grows in dense green clumps or mats, typically in damp or shady locations. It is often found on trees, rocks, and soil. Related: lichen, algae, mold, fungus.
- FOREST /ˈfɔːrɛst/ · noun
- A large area of land covered with trees and underbrush; a dense thicket of trees, shrubs, and other vegetation. A forest is typically dominated by trees and undergrowth. Related: wood, woods, timber, grove.
- CEDAR /ˈsɛdər/ · noun
- A coniferous tree of the cypress family, or the wood of this tree, valued for its durability and distinctive fragrance. Cedar is often used for making furniture, roofing, and other wood products. Related: cypress, pine, spruce, fir.
- ANCIENT /ˈeɪntiənt/ · adjective
- Belonging to a period from which written records are available; existing since the earliest times; very old. Related: old, antique, archaic, primordial.
- WILDLIFE /ˈwaɪldˌfaɪl/ · noun
- Animals living in their natural state in a particular region or country. Related: fauna, animals, nature, wild.
- MONKEYS /mʌŋkiːz/ · noun
- A primate, typically having a tail and living in trees; a mischievous or troublesome person. Monkeys are intelligent and social animals, known for their agility and curiosity. Related: apes, primates, simians, marmosets.
- MACAQUE /məˈkɑːk/ · noun
- A medium-sized primate of the Old World monkey family, typically having a long tail and a distinctive facial mask. Macaques are found in a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and mountainous regions. Related: monkey, ape, primate, simian.
- SIKA /sɪkə/ · noun
- A species of deer found in East Asia, known for its distinctive white rump patch. Also, a type of deer found in Japan and other parts of Asia. Related: deer, ruminant, hoofed mammal, wildlife.
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