Autumn Word Search
A free Autumn word search you can play straight in the browser. The 12-word list draws on the holidays, weather, and activities of a season, hidden across a 15×15 grid in every direction. Drag through the letters to mark a word off.
Words to find: HARVEST, PUMPKIN, LEAVES, COZY, CRISP, SWEATER, BREEZE, SCARF, ACORN, CORNUCOPIA, FOOTBALL, TREAT.
Diagonals are where most players stall. Once you are down to the last word or two, sweep the diagonals deliberately.
Autumn word list, defined
- HARVEST /ˈhɑːrvɛst/ · noun, verb
- The process of gathering in a crop; a crop gathered in at one time. To gather in a crop. Related: reap, gather, collect, crop.
- PUMPKIN /ˈpʌmpkɪn/ · noun
- A type of squash with a hard rind and a sweet, often cooked and eaten in pies, soups, and other dishes. Related: squash, gourd, marrow, calabash.
- LEAVES /liːvz/ · noun, verb
- The parts of a plant that grow from the stem and are typically green and flat. To leave or depart from a place. Related: flees, exits, departs, withdrew.
- COZY /ˈkoʊzi/ · adjective
- Giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation, especially in a small or intimate space. It can also describe an arrangement or relationship that is comfortable, convenient, or free from difficulty. Related: comfortable, snug, warm, homey.
- CRISP /krɪsp/ · adjective, noun, verb
- Firm, dry, and brittle in a pleasing way; also meaning clear, sharply defined, or briskly fresh in manner or style. Related: fresh, sharp, brittle, brisk.
- SWEATER /ˈswɛtər/ · noun
- A knitted garment, typically made of wool or a wool-blend, worn to keep warm, often in casual or sporty settings. Related: cardigan, jumper, fleecy, pullover.
- BREEZE /briːz/ · noun
- A light, gentle wind. Figuratively, something done with ease, requiring little effort. Related: wind, gust, draft, waft.
- SCARF /skɑːrf/ · noun
- A piece of fabric worn around the neck for warmth or as a fashion accessory. Related: bandana, necktie, shawl, wrapping.
- ACORN /ˈeɪkɔːrn/ · noun
- The nut of the oak tree, typically containing a single seed enclosed in a tough shell and partly surrounded by a scaly cup-shaped base. Related: oak nut, mast, seed.
- CORNUCOPIA /ˌkɔːrnjuˈkoʊpiə/ (US), /ˌkɔːnjʊˈkəʊpiə/ (UK) · noun
- A horn-shaped container overflowing with fruits, flowers, or other produce, symbolizing abundance and plenty; more broadly, an overflowing supply or profusion of desirable things. Related: abundance, profusion, plenty, wealth.
- FOOTBALL /ˈfʊtbɔːl/ · noun
- A ball game played between two teams of eleven players, in which the object is to score by getting the ball into the opposing goal; also, the ball itself used in such games. The term covers association football (soccer) globally and various codes such as American football and rugby football regionally. Related: soccer, gridiron, rugby.
- TREAT /triːt/ · noun, verb
- A sweet food or drink, especially one given as a reward or to make someone feel better. To give someone a reward or special attention. Related: reward, gift, snack, indulgence.
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