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Thanksgiving Dinner Word Search

Turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce and pie carry the holiday table, and the rest of the meal has its own vocabulary. Thanksgiving falls on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States, so the whole list comes due once a year.

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Find these 15 words

15 words, adds diagonals

  • carving
  • casserole
  • corn
  • cranberry
  • family
  • gravy
  • green beans
  • leftovers
  • pecan pie
  • potatoes
  • pumpkin pie
  • rolls
  • stuffing
  • turkey
  • yams

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Words in the Thanksgiving Dinner word search

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

turkey
Large bird roasted as the center of the meal.
stuffing
Seasoned bread mixture baked in the bird or a dish.
gravy
Sauce thickened from pan drippings and broth.
pumpkin pie
Spiced pumpkin custard baked in a pastry crust.
cranberry
Tart red berry cooked into sauce or relish.
rolls
Soft small breads passed warm around the table.
corn
Kernels served creamed, buttered or baked in a dish.
potatoes
Boiled and mashed with butter, milk and salt.
green beans
Beans served plain or baked in a creamy casserole.
family
The people gathered around the holiday table.
yams
Sweet roots baked with butter and brown sugar.
casserole
Dish of mixed food baked and served in one pan.
pecan pie
Sweet pie filled with syrup and pecan halves.
carving
Slicing the cooked turkey into servings.
leftovers
Food saved after the meal for sandwiches later.
drumstick
Lower leg of the turkey, all dark meat.
squash
Hard skinned vegetable roasted or mashed as a side.
apple cider
Pressed apple juice served cold or warmed with spice.
napkin
Cloth or paper square for hands and lap.
cornbread
Bread made with cornmeal, often baked in a skillet.

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