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Dictionary Word Search 62

New Entries in Year 2008

This word search puzzle is themed. It hides 18 words or phrases which only first appeared in dictionaries in 2008. Our personal favorite is FOOD DRIVE. But while these search terms are listed, there are 2 additional unlisted search terms for you to find. The solution is provided.

Here are three new entries with definitions and sample sentences. There are seventeen others in the puzzle. Are you familiar with them all?

BIG GUY a colloquial and informal term for someone in charge or with authority. The salesmen at the shady used car lot all knew 10% goes to the big guy.

HOT HAND a term which describes a player's perceived streak of success. Investors bought every stock the fund manager recommended, believing he had a hot hand.

JAZZ TAP a tap dance style emphasizing fluid, rhythmic movements and improvisation, drawing from both jazz music and the expressive qualities of jazz dance. The dance studio offered jazz tap lessons to introduce students to the captivating fusion that blurred the lines between music and dance.

The puzzle grid is 22×20 letters and spans the entire page. It is printer-friendly. As long as your computer can open PDF files and your printer is loaded with standard 8.5" × 11" paper, you are all set to start solving.

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