Summer Word Search

Illustrated Summer scene — AI-generated artwork behind this season's word search puzzle
Illustrated Summer scene — AI-generated artwork behind this season's word search puzzle

Play a Summer word search free online. We built the 12-word list around the holidays, weather, and activities of a season, then scattered it across a 15×15 grid — horizontal, vertical and diagonal. Find them all to clear the board.

Words to find: SUNSCREEN, SANDALS, SWIMMING, PICNIC, BARBEQUE, GARDENING, ICECREAM, SHORTS, VACATION, TRAVEL, FISHING, CYCLING.

Found words stay highlighted, so the grid gets easier to read as you go and the final few tend to fall quickly.

Summer word list, defined

SUNSCREEN /ˈsʌnskrin/ · noun
A substance applied to the skin to prevent or reduce the effects of sunburn, typically containing a chemical that absorbs or reflects ultraviolet radiation. Related: sunblock, sun cream, sun protection, solar screen.
SANDALS /ˈsændəlz/ · noun
A type of footwear that covers the foot and often the ankle, typically held on by straps or thongs. Sandals are often worn in warm weather or for casual occasions. Related: flip-flops, thongs, slippers, moccasins.
SWIMMING /swɪmɪŋ/ · verb
The act of moving through water using the limbs, typically for recreation or exercise. Swimming involves the use of various strokes, such as the front crawl or breaststroke. Related: diving, splashing, dipping, wading.
PICNIC /ˈpɪknɪk/ · noun
A meal eaten outdoors, typically in a park or other natural setting, often with a blanket or other equipment. A social gathering for eating outdoors. Related: barbecue, outdoor meal, al fresco, picnicking.
BARBEQUE /ˈbɑːr.bɪ.kjuː/ · noun
"Barbeque" is a variant spelling of "barbecue": a meal or gathering at which food is grilled over an open fire or charcoal, or the apparatus used for such cooking. Related: cookout, grill, grilling, braai.
GARDENING /ˈɡɑːdənɪŋ/ · noun
The practice of growing and maintaining plants, especially in a garden. Related: horticulture, landscaping, nursery, cultivation.
SHORTS /ʃɔːts/ · noun
A garment consisting of a pair of loose-fitting pants, typically made of lightweight fabric and designed for warm weather. Shorts are usually knee-length or shorter. Related: trousers, pants, skirt, culottes.
VACATION /ˈvækˌsɪʃən/ · noun
A period of time spent away from work or school, typically for rest or recreation. A holiday or trip. Related: holiday, trip, leave, break.
TRAVEL /ˈtrævəl/ · verb, noun
To go from one place to another, especially for pleasure or business. A journey or trip. Related: journey, trip, tour, explore.
FISHING /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/ · noun
The activity or practice of trying to catch fish, typically with a rod, line, and bait, either for food, sport, or trade; also the commercial industry of harvesting fish from oceans, rivers, and lakes. Related: angling, trawling, seining, netting.
CYCLING /ˈsaɪklɪŋ/ · noun (also used as a verb form of 'cycle')
Cycling is the activity or sport of riding a bicycle. It is also widely used to describe the act of travelling by bicycle, whether for transport, recreation, or competition. Related: bicycling, bike riding, riding, pedalling.

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