Alan Turing Word Search
Alan Turing, as a word search. 12 words drawn from the life, work, and legacy of a famous figure 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: TURING, ENIGMA, CODEBREAKER, COMPUTER, MACHINE, BOMBE, LOGIC, MATH, CRYPTOGRAPHY, ARTIFICIAL, INTELLIGENCE, TEST.
Every word on the list appears exactly once. Words can run forwards or backwards, so scan both directions before you move on.
Alan Turing word list, defined
- ENIGMA /ɪˈnɪɡmə/ · noun
- A person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand or interpret. Related: mystery, puzzle, riddle, conundrum.
- CODEBREAKER /ˈkəʊdˌbreɪkə/ (UK), /ˈkoʊdˌbreɪkɚ/ (US) · noun
- A person who deciphers secret codes or encrypted messages, especially as a professional during wartime or in intelligence work. The term can also refer more broadly to anyone who solves cryptograms or puzzles involving ciphers. Related: cryptanalyst, decipherer, decoder, decrypter.
- COMPUTER /kəmˈpjuːtər/ · noun
- An electronic device that stores and processes data, performing calculations and executing programmed instructions at high speed. It typically consists of a central processing unit, memory, and input/output devices, and is capable of running a wide range of programs. Related: machine, processor, workstation, laptop.
- MACHINE /mɪˈʃiːn/ · noun, verb
- A machine is a device or system that performs or assists in the performance of a specific task, often using energy or power. A machine can also refer to a device that is operated by a person, such as a sewing machine or a machine gun. Related: device, equipment, apparatus, instrument.
- BOMBE /bɒm(b)/ · noun
- A bombe is a rich frozen dessert, typically made of layers of ice cream or sherbet moulded into a dome shape and often containing a centre of sweetened whipped cream or fruit. It can also refer to a decryption machine developed at Bletchley Park during World War II for breaking German Enigma ciphers. Related: ice cream, frozen dessert, sherbet, parfait.
- LOGIC /ˈlɒdʒɪk/ · noun
- The science of reasoning, especially of deductive reasoning. The use of reason in argument or explanation. Related: reason, argument, rationality, method.
- MATH /mæθ/ · noun, verb
- Math refers to the study of numbers, quantities, and shapes. It involves various branches such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and calculus. Related: arithmetic, geometry, calculus, statistics.
- CRYPTOGRAPHY /krɪpˈtɒɡrəfi/ · noun
- The practice and study of techniques for secure communication, in which information is encoded so that only intended recipients can read it. More broadly, the science of protecting data through encryption and related methods. Related: encryption, cryptology, ciphering, encipherment.
- ARTIFICIAL /ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃəl/ · adjective
- Made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally, especially as a copy of something natural. Lacking sincerity or spontaneity; affected or contrived. Related: synthetic, man-made, fake, imitation.
- INTELLIGENCE /ˌɪntɪˈlɪdʒəns/ · noun
- The ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills, or the quality of being intelligent. Related: wisdom, knowledge, cunning, astuteness.
- TEST /tɛst/ · noun, verb
- A test is an assessment or evaluation of something, often to determine its quality or effectiveness. A test can also be a trial or experiment. Related: trial, evaluation, assessment, experiment.
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