King Solomon's Mines Word Search

Illustrated King Solomon's Mines scene — AI-generated artwork behind this book's word search puzzle
Illustrated King Solomon's Mines scene — AI-generated artwork behind this book's word search puzzle

King Solomon's Mines by H. Rider Haggard (1885), as a word search. 12 words drawn from characters, settings, and objects from the book 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.

Written by H. Rider Haggard · First published 1885 · Adventure.

Words to find: QUATERMAIN, ALLAN, UMBOPA, IGNOSI, KALAHARI, TEMBERU, MUNCH, MURCHISON, KHEMET, MOROKA, DRILL, GOLD.

There is no timer pressure: take as long as you like, and spend a hint if a word will not surface.

King Solomon's Mines word list, defined

MUNCH /mʌntʃ/ · verb
to eat noisily and quickly, typically with the teeth, especially of something crunchy, such as crisps or nuts. to make a chewing or crunching sound while eating. Related: chew, crunch, gnaw, nibble.
DRILL /drɪl/ · noun, verb
A tool or machine used for boring holes in hard material, or repetitive instruction and practice in a skill, especially in a military or educational context. Related: practice, training, rehearsal, exercise.
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.

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