The Prodigal Son Word Search

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The Prodigal Son, as a word search. 12 words drawn from the people, places, and objects of the Old and New Testaments 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: FATHER, BROTHER, PIGS, HUNGER, FIELD, ROBE, RING, SANDALS, CALF, PARTY, MONEY, FEAST.

Every word on the list appears exactly once. Words can run forwards or backwards, so scan both directions before you move on.

The Prodigal Son word list, defined

FATHER /ˈfɑːðər/ (US), /ˈfɑːðə/ (UK) · noun, verb
A man in relation to his natural or adopted child; a male parent. As a verb, to father means to become the father of a child, or to be the source or originator of something. Related: dad, papa, parent, pop.
BROTHER /ˈbrʌðər/ · noun
A male sibling — a boy or man sharing one or both parents with another person. Also used more broadly for a male fellow member of a group, community, or profession, or as a form of address among equals. Related: sibling, kinsman, comrade, brethren.
PIGS /pɪɡz/ · noun
Pigs are domesticated mammals that belong to the family Suidae. They are commonly raised for their meat, which is often referred to as pork. Related: hogs, boars, swine, bears.
HUNGER /ˈhʌŋɡər/ · noun, verb
A feeling of discomfort or weakness caused by lack of food, or a strong desire to eat. To feel or show a strong desire to eat. Related: famish, starve, crave, pang.
FIELD /fiːld/ · noun (also verb)
An area of open land, especially one used for growing crops or grazing animals; more broadly, a sphere of activity, interest, or study, and in physics a region of space in which a particular force is exerted. Related: meadow, pasture, paddock, domain.
ROBE /rəʊb/ · noun
A loose outer garment, typically worn for warmth or as part of a formal dress. A garment worn for sleeping or lounging. Related: cloak, coat, garment, wrapper.
RING /rɪŋ/ · noun, verb
A circular band, typically of metal, worn around the finger as a piece of jewelry, or a sound of a bell. To encircle or surround something. Related: band, circle, ringlet, bracelet.
SANDALS /ˈsændəlz/ · noun
A type of footwear that covers the foot and often the ankle, typically held on by straps or thongs. Sandals are often worn in warm weather or for casual occasions. Related: flip-flops, thongs, slippers, moccasins.
CALF /kæf/ · noun
A young cow, bull, or other bovine animal; also the fleshy back part of the human leg below the knee. Related: youngling, yearling, heifer.
PARTY /ˈpɑːrti/ · noun, verb
A social gathering, typically involving music, dancing, and food; to engage in social activity, especially in a lively or festive way. Related: gathering, celebration, bash, soiree.
MONEY /ˈmʌni/ · noun
Money is a medium of exchange, a unit of account, and a store of value. It can take various forms, such as coins, banknotes, or digital payments. Related: wealth, cash, funds, capital.
FEAST /fiːst/ · noun
A large, elaborate meal, typically one prepared for many people and served on a special or celebratory occasion. By extension, it can refer to an abundant or delightful supply of something, as in a visual or intellectual feast. Related: banquet, spread, repast, feastday meal.

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