William Shakespeare Word Search
Play a William Shakespeare 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: HAMLET, MACBETH, ROMEO, JULIET, OTHELLO, KINGLEAR, SONNET, GLOBE, STRATFORD, AVON, THEATER, PLAYWRIGHT.
There is no timer pressure: take as long as you like, and spend a hint if a word will not surface.
William Shakespeare word list, defined
- HAMLET /hæmˈlɛt/ · noun
- A small village or rural district, especially one in Denmark, where Shakespeare's play is set. A hamlet is often a small, quiet place. Related: village, town, settlement, community.
- ROMEO /roʊˈmeɪoʊ/ · proper noun
- A male given name, derived from the Latin name 'Romeus', associated with the protagonist of Shakespeare's tragic play 'Romeo and Juliet'. Related: Juliet, Romeus, Montague, Capulet.
- JULIET /dʒuːˈliːt/ · proper noun
- A female given name, derived from the Latin name Julia, and associated with a character in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Related: Julia, Juliana, Giulietta, Livia.
- SONNET /sɒnɪt/ · noun
- A 14-line poem, usually written in iambic pentameter, with a specific rhyme scheme, traditionally dealing with a single emotion or idea. A sonnet is a form of poetry. Related: poem, verse, ode, ballad.
- GLOBE /ˈɡloʊb/ · noun
- A three-dimensional representation of the Earth or other celestial body, typically as a ball or sphere. A global or worldwide sphere of influence. Related: world, earth, sphere, orb.
- THEATER /ˈθiːətər/ · noun
- A building or outdoor area where plays, films, or other performances are given; a place for dramatic performances. Related: playhouse, theatre, auditorium, concert hall.
- PLAYWRIGHT /pleɪˈraɪt/ · noun
- A person who writes plays, or a tool used for automating web browsers for testing. Related: author, dramatist, scriptwriter, writer.
Play the William Shakespeare word search · Browse every person · Today's daily challenge