Koto Word Search

Illustrated Koto scene — AI-generated artwork behind this musical instrument's word search puzzle
Illustrated Koto scene — AI-generated artwork behind this musical instrument's word search puzzle

Play a Koto 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: KOTO, BRIDGE, HASHI, FUDE, PAULOWNIA, KIRI, SILK, NYLON, GAGAKU, SAKURA, MATSUKAZE, PLUCKING.

Found words stay highlighted, so the grid gets easier to read as you go and the final few tend to fall quickly.

Koto word list, defined

KOTO /kəʊtəʊ/ · noun
A Japanese zither with 13-17 strings, played with the fingers or plectra. A koto is a traditional Japanese musical instrument. Related: zither, guqin, sheng, kankles.
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.
SILK /sɪlk/ · noun
A smooth and luxurious fabric made from silk fibers, often used in clothing and textiles. It can also refer to a smooth and subtle quality, such as a silk voice or a silk road. Related: satin, velvet, lace, cotton.
NYLON /ˈnaɪlɒn/ · noun
A synthetic polymer used in textiles, particularly in clothing and upholstery, known for its strength, elasticity, and resistance to abrasion and chemicals. Related: polyester, spandex, polypropylene, polyethylene.
PLUCKING /plʌkɪŋ/ · verb
The act of picking or pulling something, especially fruit or flowers, from a plant. To remove or take something, especially quickly or suddenly. Related: picking, pulling, snatching, grabbing.

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