Emotions Word Search
11 words · 12×12 grid
How to play: click (or tap) the first letter, drag to the last letter, then release. Words go in any direction, including backwards. Or download the PDF to solve on paper.
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NOSTALGIA was once a diagnosis. Army doctors listed it as an illness, a homesickness so severe that soldiers were said to waste away from it. The words we use for feelings carry that kind of history. GRIEF, AWE, LONGING, REMORSE. The grid holds the harder half of the emotional range.
Frequently asked questions
How is dread different from fear?
Fear has an object in front of it. Dread is the same weight with nothing yet to point at, which is often worse.
Is this list aimed at adults?
The vocabulary is more nuanced than a basic feelings chart, so it suits older students and adults rather than young children.
Does the PDF include an answer key?
Yes, the PDF has the puzzle on page one and the full answer key on page two.