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Dictionary Word Search 90

New Entries in Year 2010

This word search puzzle is themed. It hides 18 words or phrases which only first appeared in dictionaries in 2010. Our personal favorite is EGG CORN. 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?

● ROGUE WAVE an unusually large and powerful ocean wave that appears unexpectedly and can be dangerous to ships and people at sea. The sailors were shocked when a rogue wave suddenly rose above the other waves and struck their ship.

● ROOM KEY a physical key or electronic card used to unlock the door of a room, especially in a hotel or motel.They returned to the front desk because they had lost their room key.

● ROMAN ROAD a road built by the ancient Romans to connect cities and settlements and help people, soldiers, and goods travel across the Roman Empire. The French tourists walked along an ancient Roman road that had been used by soldiers nearly two thousand years ago.

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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