Illustrated Palme d Or scene — AI-generated artwork behind this award's word search puzzle
Palme d Or, as a word search. 12 words drawn from its ceremony, its trophy, and the craft it honours sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.
Words to find: PALME, CANNES, FESTIVAL, COMPETITION, JURY, CINEMA, FILMMAKING, DIRECTING, SCREENPLAY, ACTOR, ACTRESS, DIRECTOR.
Found words stay highlighted, so the grid gets easier to read as you go and the final few tend to fall quickly.
Palme d Or word list, defined
FESTIVAL/ˈfɛstɪvəl/ · noun
A special event or celebration, typically lasting for a few days, often held to commemorate a particular occasion or to celebrate a particular theme. Related: celebration, event, party, gathering.
COMPETITION/kɒmpɪˈteɪʃən/ · noun
A contest or rivalry between people or organizations, especially in a sport or business. Related: contest, rivalry, tournament, challenge.
JURY/ˈdʒʊəri/ · noun
A group of people chosen to hear evidence and decide on the guilt or innocence of someone in a court of law. A group of people who are chosen to decide on the quality of something. Related: panel, court, tribunal, assembly.
CINEMA/ˈsɪnɪmə/ · noun
A building for showing films, or the art of making films. Related: movie theater, film theater, picture house, movies.
FILMMAKING/ˈfɪlmˌmeɪkɪŋ/ · noun
The art or business of making films, including the production, direction, and editing of movies. Related: cinematography, movie making, film production, screenwriting.
DIRECTING/dɪˈrektɪŋ/ · verb
The act of guiding or controlling the action of a play, film, or other performance. The art of guiding the action of a play, film, or other performance. Related: guiding, controlling, managing, supervising.
SCREENPLAY/skriːnpleɪ/ · noun
A written document that outlines the plot, characters, and dialogue of a film, television show, or play. Related: script, scenario, dramatis personae, plot outline.
ACTOR/æk.tɔː/ · noun
A person who performs in a play, film, or television show, typically by speaking and acting out a written script. An actor may also refer to a person who pretends to be someone else, often for entertainment or dramatic effect. Related: performer, player, thespian, dramatist.
ACTRESS/æktres/ · noun
A female actor, especially one who plays a leading role in a play, film, or television show. Related: actress, actress, performer, theatricalist.
DIRECTOR/dɪˈrektər/ · noun
A person who directs or supervises a film, play, or other performance. A person who is in charge of a company or organization. Related: manager, supervisor, head, chief.