Illustrated Maldivian Rufiyaa scene — AI-generated artwork behind this currency's word search puzzle
A free Maldivian Rufiyaa word search you can play straight in the browser. The 12-word list draws on its subunit, its metals, and the figures on its notes and coins, hidden across a 15×15 grid in every direction. Drag through the letters to mark a word off.
Words to find: RUFIYAA, LAARI, STEEL, NICKEL, BRASS, COPPER, ALUMINIUM, DHONI, DOLPHIN, TURTLE, MANTA, CRAB.
Diagonals are where most players stall. Once you are down to the last word or two, sweep the diagonals deliberately.
Maldivian Rufiyaa word list, defined
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.
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.
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.
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.
ALUMINIUM/ˌæljʊˈmɪniəm/ · noun
A silvery-white, soft, nonmagnetic, ductile metal, highly reactive chemically, occurring abundantly in nature and used in a wide variety of applications, including transportation, packaging, and construction. Related: magnesium, zinc, titanium, copper.
DOLPHIN/dɒlfɪn/ · noun
A highly intelligent marine mammal that lives in the ocean and is closely related to whales and porpoises. Dolphins are known for their playful and social behavior. Related: porpoise, whale, manatee, otter.
TURTLE/ˈtɜːr.təl/ · noun
A slow-moving reptile with a shell, typically living on land and feeding on plants and animals. A person who moves slowly and carefully. Related: reptile, slowpoke, snail, tortoise.
MANTA/ˈmæntə/ · noun
A large, flat, winged fish with a long tail, found in warm and tropical waters. A type of ray. Related: ray, devil ray, giant oceanic manta, manta ray.
CRAB/kræb/ · noun
A crustacean with a broad, flat body and a pair of claws, typically found in saltwater or brackish environments. Crabs are often caught for food and are also popular in aquariums. Related: lobster, prawn, shrimp, crayfish.