Illustrated Saudi Arabia scene — AI-generated artwork behind this country's word search puzzle
Free Saudi Arabia word search. We picked 12 themed words — landmarks, food, sports, and cultural touchstones — and laid them out on a 15×15 grid. Drag across the letters to find every word on the list.
Words to find: RIYADH, JEDDAH, MAKKAH, MEDINA, DAMMAM, ALULA, HAIL, QASIM, NAJRAN, TABUK, KABSA, MANDI.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
Saudi Arabia word list, defined
MEDINA/məˈdiːnə/ · noun
A medina is the old part of a city, typically in North Africa or the Middle East, characterized by narrow streets, bustling markets, and historic architecture. It often serves as a cultural and commercial center. Related: old city, historic district, old town, city center.
ALULA/ˈæl.jə.lə/ · noun
The alula is a small group of feathers on a bird's wing, attached to the first digit (the 'thumb'), that projects from the leading edge and helps control flight at low speeds. The word also names a pair of stars in the constellation Ursa Major. Related: bastard wing, winglet, false wing.
HAIL/heɪl/ · noun, verb
Hail is a form of precipitation that occurs when updrafts in thunderstorms carry water droplets up into the freezing level of the atmosphere, where they freeze into small balls of ice. It can also refer to a greeting or a call to attention, often accompanied by a loud noise. Related: precipitation, ice pellets, sleet, rain.