Dictionary Word Search 63
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 GIRL TALK. 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?
● GIRL TALK a conversation between women about subjects considered to be uninteresting to men. With a smirk on his face, he got up and left his sisters to their girl talk.
● HELL WEEK a period of intense and grueling training, famously associated with the U.S. Navy SEALs, designed to test a person's physical and mental endurance. The recruits had to endure 200 miles of running, cold water immersion, and severe sleep deprivation for 5.5 days.
● LOVE BUG a nickname for a type of insect where the male and female remain connected in flight for extended periods even after mating, symbolizing enduring love. The little girl called her dog her love bug because he was always sweet and cuddly when around her.
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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