Theme: NONSENSE

The theme is "NONSENSE," so we should look for nonsensical words or words related to silliness. BALDERDASH stands out as it stretches across the board. Other shorter words contribute to the theme of nonsense.

• BALDERDASH: Starts at the 'B' in the third row, goes diagonally down-right to the 'A', right to the 'L', down to the 'D', right to the 'E', down to the 'R', left to the 'D', up to the 'A', right to the 'S' and down to the 'H'.
• ROT: A straightforward horizontal word on the fourth row.
• BAD: Another horizontal word on the fourth row.
• FUB: Found on the second row horizontally.
• DUB: Horizontal on the second row, overlapping FUB.
• HOB: Starts on the third row 'H', goes up to the 'O', and left to the 'B'.
• BURBLE: Starts at the 'B' in the third row and goes down to the 'U', right to the 'R', down to the 'B', right to the 'L' and down to the 'E'.