Illustrated Steelpan scene — AI-generated artwork behind this musical instrument's word search puzzle
A free Steelpan word search you can play straight in the browser. The 12-word list draws on its parts, its materials, and how it is played, hidden across a 15×15 grid in every direction. Drag through the letters to mark a word off.
Words to find: STEELPAN, STEELDRUM, BOWL, SKIRT, PANHEAD, OILDRUM, MALLET, ROLL, SINGLESTRIKE, DOUBLESTRIKE, TRIPLESTRIKE, OPENSTROKE.
Found words stay highlighted, so the grid gets easier to read as you go and the final few tend to fall quickly.
Steelpan word list, defined
BOWL/bəʊl/ · noun, verb
A round, open container, typically with a handle, used for holding or serving food or liquids. To turn or curve something into a rounded shape. Related: dish, plate, cup, container.
SKIRT/skɜːrt/ · noun
A piece of fabric worn around the waist, typically by women, to cover the legs. A skirt can be short or long, and may be worn for formal or informal occasions. Related: dress, kilt, pleated, pleat.
MALLET/mælɪt/ · noun
A large hammer used for pounding or crushing, typically having a flat face and a handle. Related: hammer, club, sledge, maul.
ROLL/rɒl/ · verb, noun
To move or cause something to move in a curved motion, typically on a surface. A rounded shape, especially one formed by rolling. Related: turn, twist, curl, spiral.