Athena Word Search

Illustrated Athena scene — AI-generated artwork behind this myth's word search puzzle
Illustrated Athena scene — AI-generated artwork behind this myth's word search puzzle

Play a Athena word search free online. We built the 12-word list around the gods, heroes, and creatures of a mythology, then scattered it across a 15×15 grid — horizontal, vertical and diagonal. Find them all to clear the board.

Words to find: ATHENA, OLYMPUS, ATHENS, WISDOM, MINERVA, SPEAR, SHIELD, AEGIS, OLIVE, WEAVING, CRAFT, STRATEGY.

Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.

Athena word list, defined

WISDOM /ˈwɪzdəm/ · noun
The quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment; the quality of being wise. Related: intelligence, insight, discernment, prudence.
SPEAR /speər/ · noun, verb
A long, pointed weapon, typically with a sharp metal point, used for hunting or throwing. To pierce or thrust with a spear. Related: pike, lance, dart, javelin.
SHIELD /ʃiːld/ · noun, verb
A flat, broad piece of metal or other material used for protection, typically held in the hand or attached to the arm. To protect or defend something or someone from harm or attack. Related: buckler, defender, protector, savior.
AEGIS /ˈiːdʒɪs/ · noun
A shield or protection, especially one provided by a higher authority; a safeguard or defense. Related: shield, protection, safeguard, defense.
OLIVE /ˈɒlɪv/ · noun
The edible fruit of the olive tree, typically green or black in colour, and often pickled or used in cooking. A small, usually dark green or black, oval fruit. Related: green, black, fruit, tree.
WEAVING /ˈwiːvɪŋ/ · noun, verb
The act of interlacing threads or yarns to form a fabric, or the process of combining different elements to create a complex whole. In a more figurative sense, the act of combining different ideas or elements to create a new whole. Related: interlacing, entwining, twining, braiding.
CRAFT /krɑːft/ (UK), /kræft/ (US) · noun, verb
As a noun, craft means skill in doing or making something, or an activity requiring such skill; it also denotes a vehicle such as a boat, ship, or aircraft. As a verb, it means to make something skilfully and with careful attention. Related: skill, trade, art, handiwork.
STRATEGY /strəˈtɛɡi/ · noun
A plan of action or policy designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim. A method or tactics considered carefully. Related: plan, policy, tactics, approach.

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