Illustrated Emirati Dirham scene — AI-generated artwork behind this currency's word search puzzle
Emirati Dirham, as a word search. 12 words drawn from its subunit, its metals, and the figures on its notes and coins 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: FILS, DIRHAM, ALUMINUM, BRONZE, BRASS, NICKEL, STEEL, FALCON, DHOU, PALM, OASIS, ZAYED.
There is no timer pressure: take as long as you like, and spend a hint if a word will not surface.
Emirati Dirham word list, defined
DIRHAM/ˈdɪrəm/ · noun
A dirham is the basic monetary unit of several Arab countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, and Qatar (historically). It is also a former silver coin of the Islamic world, roughly equivalent to the Greek drachma. Related: currency unit, monetary unit, coin.
ALUMINUM/əˈluːmɪnəm/ · noun
A lightweight, silvery-white metallic element (symbol Al, atomic number 13) that is the most abundant metal in the Earth's crust and is widely used in aircraft construction, packaging, cookware, and electrical transmission.
BRONZE/brɒnz/ · noun, verb, adjective
A reddish-brown alloy of copper, usually with tin, used historically and today for sculpture, tools, and ornaments; also a similar reddish-brown colour. Related: copper alloy, statuary metal, tan, russet.
BRASS/bræs/ · noun
A yellow alloy of copper and zinc, used widely for ornaments, instruments, fittings, and hardware; also, in informal British usage, money or cash. Related: bronze, copper, metal.
NICKEL/ˈnɪkəl/ · noun
A chemical element with the symbol Ni and atomic number 28. It is a silvery-white lustrous, ductile, and ferromagnetic metal. Related: copper, silver, metal, element.
STEEL/ˈstiːl/ · noun
A hard, silver-white, ductile, and malleable alloy of iron and carbon, widely used for making tools, machinery, and building materials. Related: iron, metal, alloy, steel alloy.
FALCON/ˈfælkən/ (US); /ˈfɔːlkən/ or /ˈfælkən/ (British) · noun
A diurnal bird of prey of the genus Falco (family Falconidae), having long pointed wings, a sharply hooked beak, and swift, agile flight; falcons are renowned for their speed and are traditionally trained for hunting. Related: hawk, raptor, kestrel, kite.
PALM/pɑːm/ · noun, verb
The palm of the hand is the inner surface of the hand at the base of the fingers. To palm something means to secretly hold or conceal it. Related: hand, fist, claw, grip.
OASIS/ˈoʊ.əsɪs/ · noun
A fertile spot in a desert or a place where people can find water, shade, and rest. A place or situation that provides a welcome respite or relief from difficulties or hardships. Related: haven, refuge, sanctuary, paradise.