Illustrated Hurdy-gurdy scene — AI-generated artwork behind this musical instrument's word search puzzle
Play a Hurdy-gurdy 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: HURDYGURDY, WHEEL, ROSETTE, KEYBOARD, KEYS, TANGENT, DRONE, BOURDON, TAILPIECE, BRIDGE, FRETBOARD, NECK.
There is no timer pressure: take as long as you like, and spend a hint if a word will not surface.
Hurdy-gurdy word list, defined
WHEEL/wɪl/ · noun, verb
A circular object that rotates on an axis, typically with a rim and spokes, used for transportation, lifting, or other purposes. To turn or cause to turn around a central point. Related: disk, hub, rim, spoke.
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.
KEYBOARD/kiːbɔːd/ · noun
A set of keys on a typewriter or computer that are pressed to enter data or commands. A device used for typing. Related: typewriter, keypad, console, input device.
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.
TANGENT/tæŋʤənt/ · noun, verb
A line or plane that touches a curve or surface at a single point. In geometry, a tangent is a line that intersects a curve at exactly one point. Related: adjacent, incident, touching, abutting.
DRONE/droʊn/ · noun
A male bee, especially a honeybee, whose role is to mate with the queen; also a continuous low humming sound. In modern usage, an unmanned aircraft or remote-controlled flying device. Related: hum, buzz, unmanned aerial vehicle, drudge.
BOURDON/ˈbʊərdən/ · noun
A bourdon is the lowest-pitched pipe or bell in an organ or set of bells, producing a deep, sustained foundational note. In broader musical usage, it refers to any continuous drone bass note or the string tuned to provide such a drone. Related: drone, pedal, ground.
TAILPIECE/ˈteɪlpiːs/ · noun
A concluding section or remark, especially one added to a document or a musical composition. In music, it can also refer to a piece of metal or other material attached to the end of a stringed instrument. Related: appendix, addendum, supplement, postscript.
BRIDGE/brɪdʒ/ · noun, verb
As a noun, a bridge is a structure carrying a road, path, or railway across an obstacle such as a river or road; it also means the card game for four players played in two partnerships. Related: span, viaduct, crossing, link.
FRETBOARD/ˈfrɛtbɔːrd/ · noun
The long strip of wood, usually with metal frets set into it, along the neck of a stringed instrument such as a guitar, on which the player presses the strings to change their pitch. Related: fingerboard, neck, fretted fingerboard.
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.