The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Word Search
A free The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum (1900) word search you can play straight in the browser. The 12-word list draws on characters, settings, and objects from the book, hidden across a 15×15 grid in every direction. Drag through the letters to mark a word off.
Written by L. Frank Baum · First published 1900 · Fantasy.
Words to find: DOROTHY, GALE, TOTO, SCARECROW, TINMAN, COWARDLYLION, WIZARD, EMERALDCITY, YELLOWBRICK, WICKEDWITCH, GLASSSLIPPERS, RUBY.
Found words stay highlighted, so the grid gets easier to read as you go and the final few tend to fall quickly.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz word list, defined
- GALE /ɡeɪl/ · noun
- A very strong wind, especially one blowing at forces 7–10 on the Beaufort scale (roughly 32–63 mph); by extension, an outburst or flood of something, such as laughter. Related: storm, tempest, squall, windstorm.
- SCARECROW /ˈskɛrkrəʊ/ · noun
- A person or thing that is intended to scare birds away from a particular area, typically a figure made of straw or other materials and placed in a field. A person who is awkward or inept, especially in a social situation. Related: dummy, mannequin, effigy, guardian.
- TINMAN /tɪnmæn/ · noun
- A person who makes or repairs tin objects, or a character in a story who is made of tin, typically with a heart of gold. In the story of The Wizard of Oz, the Tin Man is a character who is made of tin and is searching for a heart. Related: tinsmith, metalworker, craftsman, artisan.
- WIZARD /ˈwɪzərd/ · noun
- A person who has magical powers, especially one who is believed to have supernatural powers and is often depicted in fantasy stories. A person who is skilled in a particular activity or profession. Related: magician, sorcerer, enchanter, conjurer.
- RUBY /ˈruːbaɪ/ · noun
- A precious stone, especially one that is red in colour. A programming language. Related: garnet, jade, sapphire, emerald.
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