Illustrated Veena scene — AI-generated artwork behind this musical instrument's word search puzzle
Veena, 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: VEENA, DANDA, TUMBA, KUDAM, GATTA, PEGS, FRETS, PRAHAAR, TANTRI, BOWL, PLUCK, MEEND.
There is no timer pressure: take as long as you like, and spend a hint if a word will not surface.
Veena word list, defined
VEENA/vɪnə/ · noun
A stringed musical instrument originating from ancient India, typically with a round body and a long neck. Related: sitar, tanpura, guitar, lute.
PEGS/pɛɡz/ · noun
A small, usually tapered, piece of wood, plastic, or metal used for hanging or supporting something, such as a picture or a garment. A peg can also refer to a small metal or plastic device used to fasten or secure something, such as a peg leg. Related: pin, hook, fastener, clasp.
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.
PLUCK/plʌk/ · verb
to pull or pull out suddenly and sharply, typically with a quick, firm movement. to remove the feathers or leaves from (a bird or plant). Related: pull, tear, snatch, pluck.