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The 1970s Word Search

Avocado-green kitchens, shag carpet and disco balls defined the look of the 1970s. America also celebrated its bicentennial in 1976. This puzzle is a fun nostalgia trip for baby boomers and a good laugh for anyone who has seen the old family photos.

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The 1970s Word Search

VFOWYHIRKHQTSTB
WBZBCFJYKBZUZAA
AZKLOQTUVSUXVAF
TXBTEPRACGAHSYR
ELPDXFVMYLGMPNO
REOMZMACRAMELMR
BICENTENNIALAOO
ESMILEYFACEKTOM
DUNQLQKHECIDFDS
XRSETAKSRELLORB
VERWLLGTNGYARIZ
OSKCARTTHGIEMNV
CUCJMDDISCOESGG
AIDXLPPOLYESTER
RTCBRADIODACOVA

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VFOWYHIRKHQTSTB
WBZBCFJYKBZUZAA
AZKLOQTUVSUXVAF
TXBTEPRACGAHSYR
ELPDXFVMYLGMPNO
REOMZMACRAMELMR
BICENTENNIALAOO
ESMILEYFACEKTOM
DUNQLQKHECIDFDS
XRSETAKSRELLORB
VERWLLGTNGYARIZ
OSKCARTTHGIEMNV
CUCJMDDISCOESGG
AIDXLPPOLYESTER
RTCBRADIODACOVA

How to play

Find every word from the list hidden in the grid. Words can run across, down or diagonally, and some are spelled backwards. Spaces are removed in the grid. The PDF has the puzzle on page 1 and the answer key on page 2.

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