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Witches Word Search

Witches in folklore come with a standard kit: a broom, a cauldron, a cat and a book of spells. Much of the familiar look is fairly recent, shaped by nineteenth century illustration and later by film. The Salem trials of 1692 ended in nineteen hangings and remain the best known American case.

Witches word search (Medium)

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15 words, adds diagonals

black cat
brew
broom
cauldron
charm
coven
hat
herbs
magic
moon
owl
potion
spell
toad
wand

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Words in the Witches word search

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

broom: Sweeping tool that folklore turned into a flying machine
cauldron: Big iron pot hung over a fire for brewing
spell: Set of spoken words meant to work magic
potion: Liquid mixture brewed for a magical purpose
black cat: Folklore favorite, though in life it is simply a cat
hat: The tall pointed hat is the costume's best known piece
magic: Power to change things by means outside nature
moon: Phases of the moon guide spells in many stories
wand: Slim stick used to direct magic in tales
coven: Traditional name for a gathering of witches
brew: To steep ingredients in hot liquid
toad: Warty amphibian cast as a classic spell ingredient
owl: Night bird long tied to wisdom and omens
charm: Small object or phrase believed to bring luck
herbs: Leaves and roots used in folk remedies and recipes
crystal ball: Glass sphere used by fortune tellers to see ahead
grimoire: Old book of spells, charms and magical recipes
wizard: Male counterpart in folklore, often shown with a staff
familiar: Animal helper said to serve and accompany a witch
incantation: Chanted words spoken to cast a spell

Words in the Witches word search

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