Leif Erikson Word Search
Play a Leif Erikson word search free online. We built the 12-word list around the life, work, and legacy of a famous figure, then scattered it across a 15×15 grid — horizontal, vertical and diagonal. Find them all to clear the board.
Words to find: VIKING, NORSE, ICELAND, GREENLAND, VINLAND, NEWFOUNDLAND, LANSE, MEADOW, LONGHOUSE, KNARR, LONGSHIP, SAGA.
Found words stay highlighted, so the grid gets easier to read as you go and the final few tend to fall quickly.
Leif Erikson word list, defined
- VIKING /ˈvaɪkɪŋ/ · noun
- A person from Scandinavia, especially one who was a member of a seafaring people who raided and traded in Europe from the late 8th to the early 11th century. A person who is a descendant of the Vikings. Related: Norseman, Scandinavian, Northman, Raider.
- MEADOW /ˈmiːdoʊ/ · noun
- A field of grass and wildflowers, typically in a rural area. A meadow is often a flat area of land that is not cultivated for crops. Related: field, pasture, lawn, plain.
- LONGHOUSE /lɔŋhaʊs/ · noun
- A large house or building, typically in a rural area, that is shared by several families or a long line of descendants. In some cultures, a longhouse is a traditional communal dwelling. Related: hall, manor, mansion, estate.
- LONGSHIP /ˈlɒŋʃɪp/ · noun
- A longship is a type of Viking or medieval Scandinavian vessel, typically propelled by oars or sails, used for warfare, trade, and exploration. It is characterized by its long, narrow hull and symmetrical design. Related: drakkar, knarr, sailboat, vessel.
- SAGA /ˈsæɡə/ · noun
- A long, heroic story, especially one from Norse mythology, or a long and complicated series of events. Related: legend, tale, narrative, chronicle.
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