word search

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is being observed this Monday, January 21. A powerful speaker and writer, King was one of the most well-known advocates of nonviolent activism and the chief spokesperson for the Civil Rights Movement here in the United States.

There’s apparently a ticket-purchasing frenzy going on in the world of lottery games. According to the buzz, the Powerball hit a record high of $550 million today, up from $500 million just yesterday. I don’t play the lottery, but I do play word games. If you need a way to settle your lottery nerves or soothe yourself when if you don’t hit the jackpot, join me for this lottery-themed word search. The 15 words hidden in the powerball grid below do not go backwards (but some are diagonal or vertical).

Fall has always been my favorite season, but every year I have to search harder for ways to fit a little autumnal enjoyment into my days. Join the search. Find the 26 words in this classic word search. Each word begins with a different letter of the alphabet and is loosely identified with fall. Words do not go backwards (but some are diagonal or vertical). Need more help? See below for the first two letters of each word.