Lewis Carroll Word Search
This Lewis Carroll word search hides 12 words on a 15×15 grid — the life, work, and legacy of a famous figure. Trace each one with a finger or mouse and it locks in as soon as the whole word is covered. No signup, no download.
Words to find: ALICE, WONDERLAND, CHESHIRE, HATTER, RABBIT, QUEEN, DODO, GRYPHON, MOCKTURTLE, CATERPILLAR, JABBERWOCKY, SNARK.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
Lewis Carroll word list, defined
- WONDERLAND /ˈwʌndərlænd/ · noun
- A place or situation that is strange or surprising, especially one that is delightful or enchanting. A place or situation that is full of wonder or magic. Related: paradise, utopia, heaven, dreamland.
- CHESHIRE /ˈtʃɛʃər/ · noun
- A county in northwestern England, near the Welsh border, known for its dairy farming and salt production. As a common noun, it refers to a firm, crumbly cow's-milk cheese first made in that county. Related: cheese, county, shire.
- HATTER /hætər/ · noun
- A person who makes, sells, or repairs hats. A person who is eccentric or unpredictable, often in a charming way. Related: milliner, hat maker, costumier, dresser.
- RABBIT /ˈræbɪt/ · noun
- A small to medium-sized mammal with long ears and a fluffy tail, often kept as a pet or found in the wild. Rabbits are herbivores and are known for their fast breeding and hopping ability. Related: hare, bunny, lapine, cotton-tail.
- QUEEN /kwiːn/ · noun
- The wife or widow of a king, or a woman who has the highest rank in a country or organization. A female monarch. Related: monarch, princess, empress, sovereign.
- DODO /ˈdoʊdoʊ/ · noun
- A large, flightless bird (Raphus cucullatus) formerly native to the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean, which became extinct in the late 17th century. By extension, an old-fashioned person who cannot adapt to modern life or is hopelessly out of date. Related: has-been, fossil, relic, dinosaur.
- GRYPHON /ˈɡraɪfən/ · noun
- A mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. In heraldry, a creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle, often used as a symbol of strength and courage. Related: lion, eagle, griffin, mythical creature.
- CATERPILLAR /ˈkætərˌpɪlər/ · noun
- The larval stage of a butterfly or moth: an elongated, segmented creature with a soft body and several pairs of legs that feeds voraciously on plants before metamorphosing. The word can also refer informally to a tracked vehicle with caterpillar-like treads. Related: larva, grub, maggot.
- JABBERWOCKY /dæbərˈwɒki/ · noun
- A nonsense word or phrase used in poetry or fiction, especially in Lewis Carroll's poem 'Jabberwocky'. Related: gibberish, nonsense, babble, jargon.
- SNARK /snɑːrk/ · noun, verb
- A snark is a type of shark found in Australian and New Zealand waters, characterized by its distinctive snout and feeding habits. As a verb, to snark means to engage in sarcastic or mocking behavior, often in a playful or humorous way. Related: sarcastic, scoff, mock, tease.
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