Mark Twain Word Search
A free Mark Twain word search you can play straight in the browser. The 12-word list draws on the life, work, and legacy of a famous figure, hidden across a 15×15 grid in every direction. Drag through the letters to mark a word off.
Words to find: SAWYER, HUCKLEBERRY, FINN, MISSISSIPPI, STEAMBOAT, PILOT, HANNIBAL, CONNECTICUT, YANKEE, SATIRE, COMEDY, HUMOR.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
Mark Twain word list, defined
- SAWYER /sɔːˈjɛr/ · noun
- A person who saws wood, or a young boy in a novel by Mark Twain. Related: woodcutter, lumberjack, carpenter, woodworker.
- HUCKLEBERRY /ˈhʌkəlbɛri/ · noun
- A small, round fruit that is dark blue in color, often used in pies and jams. A young boy, especially one who is mischievous or adventurous. Related: blueberry, blackberry, raspberry, wildberry.
- STEAMBOAT /ˈstiːmboʊt/ · noun
- A boat that is propelled by a steam engine, typically used for transportation or recreation. A steamboat is often associated with the American West and the Mississippi River. Related: boat, ship, vessel, steamer.
- PILOT /ˈpaɪlət/ · noun, verb
- A person who controls an aircraft or spacecraft, or a person who is in charge of a project or activity. To act as the pilot of a vehicle or to navigate through a difficult situation. Related: navigator, driver, captain, helmsman.
- YANKEE /ˈjæŋki/ · noun
- A person from the United States, especially a native of New England. A supporter of the United States, especially in sports. Related: American, Yank, Red Sox fan, New Englander.
- SATIRE /ˈsætɪər/ · noun
- A literary or artistic work that uses irony, sarcasm, or ridicule to criticize or expose vices, follies, or abuses, often with the intention of reforming or correcting them. Related: irony, sarcasm, ridicule, parody.
- COMEDY /ˈkɒmədi/ (UK), /ˈkɑːmədi/ (US) · noun
- A genre of drama, film, or literature intended to amuse, typically ending happily; also, in general use, anything humorous or funny. Related: humour, farce, satire, wit.
- HUMOR /ˈhjuːmər/ · noun
- The quality of being amusing or comical; a way of thinking or behaving that is playful and witty. Related: amusement, comedy, joke, wit.
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