Purple Rose Puzzles webpages banner

Dictionary Word Search 78

New Entries in Year 2009

This word search puzzle is themed. It hides 18 words or phrases which only first appeared in dictionaries in 2009. Our personal favorite is GLOVE TULIP. 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?

BEER GOGGLES a humorous slang term that refers to the phenomenon where alcohol consumption makes people perceive others as more attractive or sexually appealing than they otherwise would be when sober. He thought his friend must be wearing his beer goggles, because the girl he was talking to in the pub was definitely not his type.

DRUG LORD a high-level crime boss who leads a vast illegal drug trafficking organization or network, controlling production, distribution, and sales of narcotics. The South American drug lord amassed great wealth, but lived in constant fear of being killed by rivals or being arrested by the authorities.

SKIN TAG a small, soft, harmless growth of skin that often appears as a tiny flap or stalk hanging off the surface of the neck, armpits, eyelids, groin, or under the breasts. He was tempted to yank the skin tag off his neck, but knew it would risk an infection.

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.

Note: click the [direct link] below the embedded PDF file if you have trouble printing. The file should then directly download and open on your device. You can print it from there.

[direct link]

More Dictionary Puzzles