Neptune Word Search
Neptune, as a word search. 12 words drawn from the gods, heroes, and creatures of a mythology 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: NEPTUNE, POSEIDON, TRIDENT, OCEAN, WATER, HORSE, DOLPHIN, SALACIA, AMPHITRITE, PROTEUS, GLAUCUS, TRITON.
Diagonals are where most players stall. Once you are down to the last word or two, sweep the diagonals deliberately.
Neptune word list, defined
- TRIDENT /ˈtraɪdənt/ · noun
- A three-pronged spear, typically used by sea gods and other mythological figures. A trident is often depicted as a symbol of power and authority. Related: spear, trident, trisula, three-pronged spear.
- OCEAN /oʊˈshiːən/ · noun
- A vast body of saltwater that covers a significant portion of the Earth's surface, often connected to the sea and forming part of the global ocean system. It is the largest of the Earth's five oceans, covering over 70% of the planet's surface. Related: sea, lake, bay, gulf.
- WATER /ˈwɔːtər/ · noun, verb
- A clear liquid, nearly colorless; also an odorless, tasteless, and transparent substance forming the seas, lakes, rivers, and rain and is the basis of the fluids of living organisms. Related: liquid, fluid, sea, lake.
- HORSE /hɔrs/ · noun
- A large, hoofed, herbivorous mammal, typically having a single belly button and four legs, often domesticated and used for riding or transportation. Related: mare, stallion, colt, pony.
- DOLPHIN /ˈdɒlfɪn/ (British); /ˈdɑːlfɪn/ (US) · noun
- A highly intelligent marine mammal of the family Delphinidae, having a streamlined body, a beaklike snout, and a dorsal fin, known for its playful behaviour and social nature. The word can also refer to certain large food fish (the mahi-mahi, or dolphinfish) unrelated to the mammal. Related: porpoise.
- PROTEUS /prəˈtuːs/ · noun
- In Greek mythology, Proteus was a sea god who could change his shape at will. In modern usage, proteus refers to a shape-shifting or adaptable entity. Related: chameleon, shape-shifter, adaptable, versatile.
- TRITON /ˈtraɪtən/ · noun
- In Greek mythology, Triton was a sea god, the son of Poseidon. In modern usage, a triton is a type of underwater breathing apparatus. Related: sea god, diving apparatus, breathing device, scuba gear.
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