Illustrated Harmonica scene — AI-generated artwork behind this musical instrument's word search puzzle
Harmonica, as a word search. 12 words drawn from its parts, its materials, and how it is played 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: COMB, REED, PLATE, COVER, RIVETS, HOLE, CHANNEL, WINDSAVER, VALVE, BENDING, OVERBLOW, OVERDRAW.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
Harmonica word list, defined
COMB/kɒm/ · noun, verb
A tool used for untangling or arranging hair, or to remove loose hair from a surface. To use such a tool to untangle or arrange hair. Related: brush, comb, toothbrush, hairbrush.
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.
PLATE/pleɪt/ · noun, verb
A flat, often round, plate of metal, wood, or other material, used for serving food or as a base for a dish. To put or serve food on a plate. Related: dish, platter, tray, saucer.
COVER/kʌvər/ · noun, verb
A cover is a layer or surface that covers something, or to provide protection or concealment for something. To cover something means to provide a layer or surface over it. Related: blanket, layer, screen, shield.
RIVETS/rɪvɪts/ · noun
Small metal fasteners used to join two or more parts together, typically by being hammered into place. A rivet is a type of fastener that is used to join two or more parts together by creating a strong bond between them. Related: fasteners, bolts, nails, clips.
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.
CHANNEL/tʃænəl/ · noun, verb
A channel is a path or route for a fluid or gas to flow through, or a television or radio program broadcast on a particular frequency. A channel can also refer to a way or means of doing something. Related: stream, passage, course, route.
VALVE/ˈvælv/ · noun, verb
A device for controlling the flow of a fluid, gas, or liquid, typically by opening, closing, or partially obstructing a passage. To control or regulate the flow of something. Related: governor, regulator, cock, tap.
BENDING/ˈbɛndɪŋ/ · verb, noun
The act of changing direction or shape, typically by flexing or twisting. A curve or bend in something. Related: twisting, curving, flexing, turning.
OVERBLOW/ˌoʊvərˈbloʊ/ · verb
To blow or cause to blow with too much force or intensity. In music, especially in wind instruments, to produce a note that is too loud or too sharp. Related: overemphasize, exaggerate, overstate, magnify.
OVERDRAW/ˈoʊvərdɹɔʊ/ · verb
To draw or paint over something, especially to add more details or to correct mistakes. To exceed the amount of money in one's account. Related: redraw, retrace, recreate, overpaint.