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Word Search Puzzle

Here's a word search on the country of Greece. The puzzle grid hides 20 words and phrasesAncient, Aristotle, Athens, City-States, Feta Cheese,
Greek Gods, Hellenic, Hercules, Marble, Merchant Fleet,
Name Day, Olive Tree, Olympics, Orthodox, Sea Sponge,
Socrates, Spartan, Tourists, Pistachios, Turquoise
associated with Greece. But there's a twist. Only 18 of these 20 words are actually listed. So you're on your own to find the 2 unlisted ones. A full solution is provided if you get stuck.

By the way, we designed this puzzle to be easily read. Both the puzzle grid and word list are in large 17-point font size. And the puzzle grid, which is 22×20 letters, spans the entire width of the page. This way you won't have to squint.

Fun Facts About Greece

  • You are never very far from a beach in Greece. Because there is no point in the country more than 85 miles, or about a 90 minute drive, from the sea.
  • The Greek national anthem, "Hymn to Liberty", is one of the world's longest. It has 158 stanzas, but only the first two are typically sung at official events.
  • It's considered good luck in Greece to spit on something. This is often done when complimenting a baby to ward off the evil eye.
  • Greece is a major global producer and harvester of high-quality sea sponges used for centuries in personal care, cosmetics, and arts.
  • Greece is not only the birthplace of the Olympic Games, but also the only country to have participated in every single modern Olympic Games since 1896.

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