Illustrated Charango scene — AI-generated artwork behind this musical instrument's word search puzzle
Play a Charango word search free online. We built the 12-word list around its parts, its materials, and how it is played, then scattered it across a 15×15 grid — horizontal, vertical and diagonal. Find them all to clear the board.
Words to find: TAPA, ROSETTE, NECK, HEADSTOCK, BODY, BRIDGE, FRET, CLAVIJERO, STRINGS, ROSEWOOD, MAHOGANY, CEDAR.
Every word on the list appears exactly once. Words can run forwards or backwards, so scan both directions before you move on.
Charango word list, defined
TAPA/tæpə/ · noun
A small plate of food, typically served as a snack or appetizer, especially in Spanish cuisine. A type of bark or cloth used in traditional Pacific Islander art. Related: snack, appetizer, small plate, dish.
ROSETTE/roʊˈzɛt/ · noun
A rosette is a usually circular arrangement of parts or a decorative arrangement of flowers, leaves, or shapes. It can also refer to a badge or ornament in the shape of a rosette. Related: medallion, badge, ornament, emblem.
NECK/nɛk/ · noun, verb
The part of the body connecting the head to the torso, or to turn or twist something so that the front or top is facing in a different direction. Related: throat, nape, chin, collar.
HEADSTOCK/ˈhɛdstɒk/ · noun
The headstock of a machine or tool is the part that is attached to the head or the top of the machine, often containing the drive mechanism or other essential components. Related: head, top, apex.
BODY/ˈbɒdi/ · noun, verb
The main part of something, or a person's physical structure. To give a detailed account of something. Related: corpse, figure, physique, shape.
BRIDGE/brɪdʒ/ · noun, verb
A structure built over a river or other obstacle, allowing people or vehicles to cross. To connect or join two things, especially by a bridge. Related: span, link, connect, span.
FRET/fret/ · noun, verb
A narrow strip of metal or plastic on the neck of a guitar or other stringed instrument, used to press the strings against the fretboard. To feel anxious or worried about something. Related: anxiety, apprehension, concern, unease.
STRINGS/strɪŋz/ · noun, verb
A number of words or symbols written or printed in a line, especially when forming a sentence or phrase. To stretch or extend something, typically by pulling on it. Related: lines, words, phrases, sentences.
ROSEWOOD/ˈroʊzwʊd/ · noun
A type of dense, hardwood tree, often used for furniture making and musical instruments. The heartwood of the tree is highly valued for its rich, reddish-brown color and fine grain. Related: mahogany, ebony, walnut, cherry.
MAHOGANY/məˈɡɑːnɪ/ · noun
A reddish-brown wood, especially the wood of the mahogany tree, valued for its durability and fine grain. A type of wood used for furniture making. Related: ebony, walnut, cherry, oak.
CEDAR/ˈsɛdər/ · noun
A coniferous tree of the cypress family, or the wood of this tree, valued for its durability and distinctive fragrance. Cedar is often used for making furniture, roofing, and other wood products. Related: cypress, pine, spruce, fir.