Illustrated Kenyan Shilling scene — AI-generated artwork behind this currency's word search puzzle
Free Kenyan Shilling word search. We picked 12 themed words — its subunit, its metals, and the figures on its notes and coins — and laid them out on a 15×15 grid. Drag across the letters to find every word on the list.
Words to find: CENT, STEEL, BRASS, NICKEL, COPPER, KENYATTA, JOMO, ELEPHANT, LION, GIRAFFE, RHINO, BUFFALO.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
Kenyan Shilling word list, defined
CENT/sɛnt/ · noun
A unit of currency equal to one-hundredth of a dollar in the United States, or one-hundredth of a pound in the United Kingdom. It is also a unit of measurement equal to one-hundredth of an inch or one-hundredth of a gram. Related: penny, dime, nickel, quarter.
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.
BRASS/bræs/ · noun, verb
A yellowish-brown alloy of copper and zinc, often used in musical instruments and other objects. To cover or plate with a thin layer of brass. Related: copper, bronze, gold, silver.
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.
COPPER/kʌpər/ · noun
A chemical element with the symbol Cu and atomic number 29, a reddish-orange highly ductile metal, and a good conductor of electricity. Related: brass, bronze, cobre, coppier.
JOMO/dʒoʊmoʊ/ · noun
Jomo is a Swahili term used to refer to a leader or chief, often in a tribal or traditional context. It can also be used to describe a person who is respected and admired for their wisdom and leadership. Related: chief, leader, elder, chieftain.
ELEPHANT/ɛˈlɛfənt/ · noun
A large, herbivorous mammal with a long trunk, tusks, and a memory that never forgets. Elephants are found in various parts of the world, including Africa and Asia. Related: mammoth, pachyderm, beast, monster.
LION/liːɒn/ · noun
A large carnivorous feline mammal with a short, tawny or golden coat and a long mane in the male, native to Africa and India. It is known for its powerful roar and regal appearance. Related: tiger, leopard, cheetah, jaguar.
GIRAFFE/ˈɡɪrɑːf/ · noun
A tall, even-toed ungulate mammal with a long neck and legs, and a distinctive coat pattern. Related: camel, llama, alpaca, okapi.
RHINO/ˈraɪnoʊ/ · noun
A large, heavily built herbivorous mammal with a horn on its nose, native to Africa and southern Asia. Rhinos are known for their tough skin and aggressive behavior. Related: rhinoceros, rhineceros, black rhino, white rhino.
BUFFALO/ˈbʌfəloʊ/ · noun
A large, hooved, herbivorous mammal with a shaggy coat, native to North America. A person who lives in or near a city, especially one who is not from the countryside. Related: bison, beefalo, water buffalo, cape buffalo.