Word Search: Get your Real ID

By , Daily Memphian Published: May 08, 2025 4:00 AM CT

For four consecutive days in April, Ashley Gerst went to different driver-services centers and County Clerk’s offices around Shelby County to obtain a Real ID, but she was turned away each time. 

Gerst was told to make an appointment because the wait times were too long to accommodate any more people. But no appointments were available until mid-June. 

“We ended up giving up on it,” Gerst said. “We’re going to wait until the current situation with everybody trying to get it all done at once goes down.” 


Bailey: I will soon have a Real ID to prove that I really am who I say I am


Many Memphians have experienced long wait times or traveled great distances for the star-stamped license needed for national security and citizenship verification, often leading some like Gerst to temporarily give up.

The Real ID Act of 2005 was passed to establish minimum security standards for driver’s licenses and identification cards, aiming to prevent another terrorist attack like 9/11.

With the Real ID Act of 2005 in mind, can you solve this week’s word search?

Don’t forget if you need help there’s an “Assist” dropdown near the top right of the puzzle. 

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