Swahili Word Search

Swahili, as a word search. 12 words drawn from greetings, numbers, colors, and everyday words 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: HABARI, JAMBO, MAMBO, MOJA, MBILI, TATU, TANO, SITA, SABA, NANE, TISA, KUMI.

Every word on the list appears exactly once. Words can run forwards or backwards, so scan both directions before you move on.

Swahili word list, defined

MAMBO /ˈmæmboʊ/ · noun, verb

A style of Latin American dance music characterized by a fast-paced rhythm and complex percussion. The term can also refer to the dance itself. Related: rumba, salsa, tango, jive.

TATU /tɑːtuː/ · noun

A Polynesian tattoo or a tattoo in the Polynesian style. Related: tattoo, ta moko.

NANE /neɪn/ · noun

A type of turnip or rutabaga, also known as a swede or yellow turnip. Related: swede, rutabaga, yellow turnip, turnip.

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