Mercury Word Search
Play a Mercury 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: MERCURY, ROMAN, MESSENGER, CADUCEUS, WINGED, SANDALS, PATRON, TRAVEL, TRADE, THIEVES, JUPITER, MAIA.
Diagonals are where most players stall. Once you are down to the last word or two, sweep the diagonals deliberately.
Mercury word list, defined
- MERCURY /mɜːrˈkjʊəri/ · noun
- The smallest and innermost planet in the solar system, named after the Roman messenger god. It is a rocky, barren world with a highly eccentric orbit. Related: quicksilver, cadmium, tin, lead.
- ROMAN /roʊˈmæn/ · noun, verb
- A person from Rome or of Italian descent. To write or print in the style of ancient Rome, especially with letters that resemble those of the Latin alphabet. Related: Italian, Latin, Romanian.
- MESSENGER /ˈmɛsɪndʒər/ · noun, verb
- A person who carries a message, or a person who delivers messages, especially by email or other digital means. To send a message to someone, especially in a formal or official way. Related: carrier, delivery person, courier, postman.
- CADUCEUS /kəˈdjuː.si.əs/ · noun
- A caduceus is the traditional staff of Hermes (Mercury), carried by a herald and depicted as a short wand with two snakes entwined around it and a pair of wings at the top. It has long served as an emblem of commerce, negotiation, and heraldry. Related: emblem, insignia, wand, staff.
- WINGED /wɪndʒd/ · adjective
- Having wings; provided with wings. Having a wide range or scope. Related: winged, winged creature, winged beast, winged animal.
- 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.
- PATRON /ˈpætrən/ · noun
- A person who supports or protects a person, organization, or cause, often financially. A customer or client of a business, especially a restaurant or bar. Related: supporter, benefactor, sponsor, client.
- TRAVEL /ˈtrævəl/ · verb, noun
- To go from one place to another, especially for pleasure or business. A journey or trip. Related: journey, trip, tour, explore.
- TRADE /treɪd/ · noun, verb
- The exchange of goods, services, or ideas between businesses or countries. To give or receive something in exchange for something else. Related: commerce, exchange, barter, transaction.
- THIEVES /θiːvz/ · noun
- People who steal, especially as a regular occupation. Thieves are often associated with crime and dishonesty. Related: robbers, burglars, looters, plunderers.
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