Jan Steen Word Search

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Illustrated Jan Steen scene — AI-generated artwork behind this artist's word search puzzle

This Jan Steen word search hides 12 words on a 15×15 grid — famous works, materials, and the movement they belong to. Trace each one with a finger or mouse and it locks in as soon as the whole word is covered. No signup, no download.

Words to find: SAINTNICHOLAS, TAVERN, FEAST, REVEL, CAROUSEL, DOCTOR, QUACK, MUSIC, DRAWING, LETTER, SICK, CHILD.

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Jan Steen word list, defined

TAVERN /ˈtɑːvərn/ · noun
A building where food and drink are sold, especially in the past. A place where people gather to drink and socialize. Related: inn, pub, bar, saloon.
FEAST /fiːst/ · noun, verb
A large and often elaborate meal, especially one eaten on special occasions. To eat a large and often elaborate meal, especially one eaten on special occasions. Related: banquet, feastday, gala, orgy.
REVEL /ˈrɛvəl/ · verb
To engage in wild and uncontrolled celebration or enjoyment, often with loud noise and excitement. To experience a feeling of great joy or excitement. Related: celebrate, carouse, riot, make merry.
CAROUSEL /kɑːrəsɛl/ · noun
A rotating platform or series of platforms, typically with seats or vehicles, that can be ridden by people, often found in amusement parks or shopping centers. Related: merry-go-round, rotary, revolving platform, giant wheel.
DOCTOR /dɒktər/ · noun
A medical professional who has completed the required degree and training to provide medical care. A person who has earned a doctoral degree in a particular field. Related: physician, medic, surgeon, specialist.
QUACK /kwæk/ · verb, noun
To make the sound of a duck, or to pretend to be a doctor by wearing a white coat and calling oneself 'doctor'. Related: honk, bleat, moo, baa.
MUSIC /mjuːzɪk/ · noun
The art of arranging sounds in a sequence that is aesthetically pleasing and expressive, typically through melody, harmony, and rhythm. Music can be heard in various forms, including classical, jazz, rock, and pop. Related: sound, melody, harmony, rhythm.
DRAWING /drɔːɪŋ/ · noun, verb
A representation of something in two dimensions, typically on paper or a screen. To create a representation of something in two dimensions. Related: sketch, drawing, picture, portrait.
LETTER /ˈlɛtər/ · noun, verb
A written or printed symbol or character used to represent a sound or a concept. To write a letter to someone. Related: message, note, epistle, communication.
SICK /sɪk/ · adjective, verb
Feeling unwell or ill; not well. To become or make someone or something ill. Related: ill, unwell, sickly, ailing.
CHILD /tʃaɪld/ · noun, verb
A human being below the age of legal majority; a boy or girl. To bring up or rear a child. Related: minor, youngster, juvenile, kid.

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