Use the arrow keys to move between letters. Press Enter or Space on the first letter of a word, then again on the last letter. Press Escape to cancel.
A few of the words
- CHOWDAH
- That's the classic Boston pronunciation — drop the 'r' and you're practically a local. The accent is as much a part of the dish as the cream.Find this word in the grid to read its note.
- STEAMERS
- Soft-shell clams called steamers are a New England staple, often steamed in broth before their briny liquor gets folded right back into the chowder pot.Find this word in the grid to read its note.
- OYSTER
- Oyster crackers — those small, pillowy rounds — have been paired with New England chowder since the mid-1800s, soaking up the cream as they sink.Find this word in the grid to read its note.
- BISQUE
- Chowder and bisque are cousins but not twins: a bisque is typically puréed smooth and enriched with shellfish stock, while chowder keeps its chunky, hearty character.Find this word in the grid to read its note.
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New England clam chowder word search — free and large-print. Creamy, smoky, briny: every spoonful a little taste of the coast.
About New England Clam Chowder
New England clam chowder is one of the most beloved bowls in American cooking — thick with cream, studded with tender clams and soft potatoes, and finished with a whisper of thyme and a handful of oyster crackers crushed right at the table. It has warmed diners in seaside shacks and city kitchens alike for generations, the kind of dish that smells like salt air and a wood-burning stove all at once. Every cook along the New England coast seems to have their own version, but the essentials never change: good clams, good cream, and patience.
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- 1Find a word.Tap its first letter, then tap along to its last — the trail fills in and finishes itself when it spells a word. Or press the first letter and drag.
- 2Words run in straight lines.Across and down, and on the harder difficulties diagonally and backwards.
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