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Summer Word Search

North of the equator, summer runs from the June solstice to the September equinox, and that solstice brings the longest day of the year. Heat, water and time outdoors shape most of the season.

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Find these 15 words

15 words, adds diagonals

  • beach
  • camping
  • firefly
  • ice cream
  • lemonade
  • picnic
  • pool
  • sand
  • shorts
  • sun
  • sunglasses
  • sunscreen
  • swim
  • vacation
  • watermelon

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Words in the Summer word search

Every word used across the three levels, with a quick note on what it means.

sun
It climbs higher in summer, making days hot and long.
beach
A sandy shore where people swim and sit in the sun.
swim
Moving through water, a common way to cool off.
ice cream
A frozen sweet that melts quickly in hot weather.
pool
A tank of water built for swimming.
sand
Tiny bits of worn rock that cover many beaches.
vacation
Time away from school or work, often taken in summer.
picnic
A meal eaten outdoors, usually spread on a blanket.
shorts
Short trousers worn in hot weather to stay cool.
sunglasses
Tinted lenses that shield the eyes from bright sunlight.
watermelon
A large green fruit with sweet red flesh inside.
camping
Sleeping outdoors in a tent, popular in warm months.
firefly
A beetle whose tail glows on warm summer evenings.
lemonade
A cold drink of lemon juice, water and sugar.
sunscreen
A lotion spread on skin to block burning rays.
seashell
The hard case of a sea creature found on beaches.
sailboat
A boat pushed along by wind caught in its sails.
barefoot
Walking with no shoes, easy on warm grass or sand.
hammock
A hanging bed of cloth or net slung between trees.
grill
An outdoor cooker that browns food over hot coals.

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