Illustrated Rwandan Franc scene — AI-generated artwork behind this currency's word search puzzle
This Rwandan Franc 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: CENTIME, ALUMINIUM, STEEL, NICKEL, COPPER, BRASS, SHIELD, SPEAR, SUNBURST, CROSS, CRANE, GORILLA.
Every word on the list appears exactly once. Words can run forwards or backwards, so scan both directions before you move on.
Rwandan Franc word list, defined
CENTIME/sɑ̃.tim/ · noun
A former French monetary unit, equal to one-hundredth of a franc. A small coin or unit of currency. Related: franc, penny, copper, coin.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SHIELD/ʃiːld/ · noun, verb
A flat, broad piece of metal or other material used for protection, typically held in the hand or attached to the arm. To protect or defend something or someone from harm or attack. Related: buckler, defender, protector, savior.
SPEAR/speər/ · noun, verb
A long, pointed weapon, typically with a sharp metal point, used for hunting or throwing. To pierce or thrust with a spear. Related: pike, lance, dart, javelin.
SUNBURST/sʌnˈbɜːrst/ · noun
A sunburst is a bright, colorful, and dynamic visual effect that radiates from a central point, often used in art, design, and digital graphics to add energy and movement to an image or composition. Related: burst, explosion, radiance, flare.
CROSS/krɒs/ · noun, verb
A shape formed by two lines or bars that cross each other, or a mark or symbol representing this. To cover or extend over something from side to side. Related: intersection, overlap, merge, meet.
CRANE/krɑːn/ · noun, verb
A tall, long-necked bird with a distinctive call, or a machine used for lifting and moving heavy loads. To stretch or bend one's neck or body upwards, often in order to see something. Related: heron, stork, ibis, elevate.
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.