Illustrated Panamanian Balboa scene — AI-generated artwork behind this currency's word search puzzle
This Panamanian Balboa word search hides 12 words on a 15×15 grid — its subunit, its metals, and the figures on its notes and coins. Trace each one with a finger or mouse and it locks in as soon as the whole word is covered. No signup, no download.
Words to find: BALBOA, CENTESIMO, NICKEL, COPPER, BRONZE, STEEL, ALUMINUM, SILVER, GOLD, CANAL, TOUCAN, EAGLE.
There is no timer pressure: take as long as you like, and spend a hint if a word will not surface.
Panamanian Balboa word list, defined
BALBOA/ˈbælbəʊə/ · noun
A type of dollar, the official currency of Panama, introduced in 1904. It is named after Vasco Nunez de Balboa, a Spanish explorer. Related: dollar, peso, currency, money.
CENTESIMO/tʃɛnˈtɛːzimo/ · noun
A centesimo is a unit of currency equal to one-hundredth of a euro or, formerly, one-hundredth of an Italian lira. Related: cent, penny.
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.
BRONZE/brɒnz/ · noun, verb
A hard, yellowish-brown alloy of copper and tin, used for making statues, coins, and other objects. To coat or cover something with a thin layer of bronze. Related: copper, brass, gold, silver.
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.
ALUMINUM/ˌæljʊˈmɪnɪəm/ · noun
A silvery-white, soft, nonmagnetic, ductile metal, highly conductive and having a low density. Related: magnesium, zinc, copper, titanium.
SILVER/ˈsɪlvər/ · noun, adjective
A white metal, highly valued for its brightness and durability. A colour intermediate between white and grey. Related: grey, white, metallic, brass.
GOLD/ˈɡoʊld/ · noun, verb
A valuable yellow precious metal; a bright yellow colour. A person who wins a competition or achieves success. Related: precious metal, yellow metal, valuable metal, winner.
CANAL/kænəl/ · noun
A man-made waterway, typically constructed for navigation or irrigation, often connecting two larger bodies of water. A canal may also refer to a natural watercourse, such as a river or stream, that has been artificially widened or deepened. Related: waterway, channel, lock, aqueduct.
TOUCAN/tuːkæn/ · noun
A brightly coloured bird of the tropics, with a large, distinctive beak, typically brightly coloured and having a long, broad, flat beak. Related: macaw, parrot, hornbill, beak.
EAGLE/ˈeɪɡəl/ · noun
A large, powerful bird of prey with a hooked beak and broad wings, typically brown or gray in color. Eagles are known for their sharp eyesight and swift flight. Related: hawk, falcon, vulture, owl.