Illustrated Lasker Award scene — AI-generated artwork behind this award's word search puzzle
This Lasker Award word search hides 12 words on a 15×15 grid — its ceremony, its trophy, and the craft it honours. 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: LASKER, DEBAKEY, FOUNDATION, INSTITUTE, CEREMONY, DINNER, GALA, FORUM, LECTURE, SYMPOSIUM, MEDAL, GOLD.
Found words stay highlighted, so the grid gets easier to read as you go and the final few tend to fall quickly.
Lasker Award word list, defined
FOUNDATION/faʊnˈdeɪʃən/ · noun
The solid base on which a building or structure rests; more broadly, the underlying basis, principle, or groundwork upon which something is established. Related: base, bedrock, footing, groundwork.
INSTITUTE/ɪnstɪtjuːt/ · noun
An organization founded for a specific purpose, or a process of establishing a particular practice or system. Related: organization, foundation, academy, college.
CEREMONY/ˈsɛrəmoʊni/ · noun
A formal event conducted on an important public or religious occasion, typically consisting of a series of established actions or rites; also, the ritual observances themselves, such as those in a wedding or graduation. Related: rite, ritual, observance, service.
DINNER/ˈdɪn.ər/ · noun
The main meal of the day, typically eaten in the evening (or, especially in British and rural North American usage, around midday). A formal or festive evening meal at which guests are entertained. Related: supper, evening meal, main meal, banquet.
GALA/ˈɡɑːlə/ · noun
A gala is a festive celebration or entertainment, typically a formal social occasion marked by performances, dinners, or ceremonies, often held for fundraising or commemorative purposes. Related: celebration, festival, fete, fiesta.
FORUM/ˈfɔːrəm/ · noun
A place, meeting, or medium where ideas and views on a particular issue can be exchanged; historically, the public square in a Roman town used for judicial and public business. Related: assembly, convention, symposium, seminar.
LECTURE/ˈlɛktʃər/ · noun, verb
A talk or discourse on a particular subject, especially one given to an audience, or to give a talk or discourse to someone. Related: talk, speech, address, sermon.
SYMPOSIUM/ˈsɪmˌpɒziəm/ · noun
A meeting or conference for discussion, especially one with a formal or academic purpose. A collection of essays or articles on a particular subject, often published as a book. Related: conference, seminar, workshop, colloquium.
MEDAL/ˈmɛdəl/ · noun
A small object, typically made of metal, awarded to someone for winning a competition or achieving a particular standard. A medal can be made of various materials, such as gold, silver, or bronze. Related: award, prize, trophy, medallion.
GOLD/ˈɡoʊld/ · noun, verb
A valuable yellow precious metal; a bright yellow colour. A person who wins a competition or achieves success. Related: precious metal, yellow metal, valuable metal, winner.