Illustrated Uganda scene — AI-generated artwork behind this country's word search puzzle
A free Uganda word search you can play straight in the browser. The 12-word list draws on landmarks, food, sports, and cultural touchstones, hidden across a 15×15 grid in every direction. Drag through the letters to mark a word off.
Words to find: KAMPALA, JINJA, ENTEBBE, MBALE, GULU, LIRA, MUBENDE, MATOKE, ROLEX, POSHO, CHIMPANZEE, GORILLA.
Diagonals are where most players stall. Once you are down to the last word or two, sweep the diagonals deliberately.
Uganda word list, defined
LIRA/liːrə/ · noun
A unit of currency, especially the former currency of Turkey, or a unit of weight in the Ottoman Empire. Related: dollar, euro, pound, rupee.
CHIMPANZEE/ˌtʃɪmpænˈziː/ · noun
A great ape native to the forests of central and western Africa, with black hair, long arms, and prominent ears, closely related to humans; also called the common chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes). Related: chimp, great ape.
GORILLA/ˈɡɒrɪlə/ · noun
A large, powerful primate native to Africa, characterized by a broad chest, strong arms, and a distinctive facial structure. Gorillas are one of the closest relatives of humans. Related: ape, monkey, primate, simian.