Lehenga Word Search

Illustrated Lehenga scene — AI-generated artwork behind this national dress's word search puzzle
Illustrated Lehenga scene — AI-generated artwork behind this national dress's word search puzzle

This Lehenga word search hides 12 words on a 15×15 grid — its fabrics, its layers, and the occasions it is worn for. Trace each one with a finger or mouse and it locks in as soon as the whole word is covered. No signup, no download.

Words to find: LEHENGA, GHAGRA, CHOLI, DUPATTA, WAISTBAND, PLEATS, BORDER, MIRRORWORK, ZARI, FRINGE, SILK, BROCADE.

Diagonals are where most players stall. Once you are down to the last word or two, sweep the diagonals deliberately.

Lehenga word list, defined

WAISTBAND /wɛstbænd/ · noun
A strip of fabric or material encircling the waist, typically as part of a garment such as trousers or a skirt. Related: girdle, belt, sash, waistline.
PLEATS /pleɪts/ · noun
A fold or crease in a piece of fabric, typically made by a seam or a series of parallel folds. Pleats are often used in clothing and textiles to create a decorative or functional effect. Related: folds, creases, ruffles, tucks.
BORDER /ˈbɔːrdər/ · noun, verb
A line separating two countries or areas; the edge or boundary of something. Related: boundary, edge, frontier, margin.
ZARI /zɑːri/ · noun
Zari is a type of gold or silver thread used in embroidery, particularly in Indian and Pakistani textiles. Related: gold thread, silver thread, embroidery floss.
FRINGE /frɪndʒ/ · noun, verb, adjective
A fringe is an ornamental border of loose threads, tassels, or loops, or the outermost edge of something. As a verb, it means to provide with a fringe or to border along the edge. Related: border, edge, trimming, margin.
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.
BROCADE /brəˈkeɪd/ · noun
A rich, heavy fabric woven with a raised pattern, typically of silk interwoven with gold or silver thread. It can also refer to the act or process of weaving such a patterned fabric. Related: damask, tapestry, jacquard, velvet.

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