Illustrated Cor Anglais scene — AI-generated artwork behind this musical instrument's word search puzzle
This Cor Anglais word search hides 12 words on a 15×15 grid — its parts, its materials, and how it is played. 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: REED, BOCAL, BELL, CROOK, BODY, KEYS, THUMB, HOLE, VENT, BORE, GRENADILLA, EBONY.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
Cor Anglais word list, defined
REED/riːd/ · noun, verb
A type of tall, grass-like plant that grows in wet places, or a material made from it. To cut or trim something, especially hair, with scissors or a similar tool. Related: grass, cane, sedge, rush.
BELL/bɛl/ · noun, verb
A hollow metal object that produces a ringing sound when struck, typically by a clapper. To produce a ringing sound, typically by striking a bell. Related: gong, chime, knell, clang.
CROOK/krʊk/ · noun, verb
A person who engages in deceitful or dishonest practices; a curved or hooked shape. Related: scoundrel, rascal, rogue, scamp.
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.
KEYS/kiːz/ · noun, verb
A key is a small object used to operate a lock. To key something means to make it suitable for a particular purpose. Related: key, access, unlock, open.
THUMB/θʌmb/ · noun, verb
The first digit on a human hand, or to press or manipulate something with this digit. The thumb is a digit on the human hand, located on the radial side of the hand. Related: digit, finger, index, pointer.
HOLE/həʊl/ · noun, verb
A hollow or empty space in a solid object, or a small opening in the ground. To make a hole in something, typically by digging or piercing it. Related: pit, cavity, void, opening.
VENT/vɛnt/ · noun, verb
A vent is an opening or passage for the escape of air, gas, or liquid. To vent means to release or express strong emotions, often in a loud or violent manner. Related: outlet, outburst, release, explosion.
BORE/bɔːr/ · verb, noun
To cause someone to feel tired or bored, or to make something dull or uninteresting. A person or thing that causes boredom. Related: dull, tedious, monotonous, irksome.
GRENADILLA/ˌɡrɛnəˈdɪlə/ · noun
A type of sweet, juicy fruit, also known as passionflower or maracuyá, with a purple exterior and a tropical flavor. Related: passionflower, maracuyá, passion fruit, sweet calabash.
EBONY/ɛbəni/ · noun
A very hard, black wood from the ebony tree, often used for making furniture and musical instruments. It is also used as a color term to describe something that is very dark or black. Related: blackwood, jet, mahogany, walnut.